Big Jackson Public School

Big Jackson School District
4020 E 13 MILE RD
PARIS, MI 49338
20 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Big Jackson Public School is a small, rural K-8 school located in Paris, Michigan, serving the educational needs of the local community. As a public institution, it emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core academic subjects while maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment. Its remote location in Mecosta County reflects its identity as a community-centered school dedicated to providing personalized attention to its students.

The school operates with a focus on student growth and community engagement, utilizing its status as a smaller district to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and families. While it maintains a traditional instructional framework, it leverages digital resources through its official portal to keep the community informed about school events and educational updates. Overall, Big Jackson Public School serves as an essential hub for education and neighborhood connection within the Paris, Michigan area.
20
Total Students
1.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (85.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (15.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Jackson School District
Phone: (231)796-8947
Website: http://bigjackson.ncats.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 8
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 3
Gender Ratio