VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson County School District school district, located in Vancleave, MS with about 496 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY, located at 12602 Hwy 57 in Vancleave, Mississippi, is a public primary school that serves as part of the Jackson County School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for the youngest students in the community, typically catering to children in the early elementary grades (Pre-K through 2nd grade). Its academic environment is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to upper elementary levels within the district.

As a community-centered institution, VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, and families to support student success. The school utilizes the broader resources of the Jackson County School District to implement standardized curriculum and enrichment programs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere on its campus in Vancleave, the school aims to instill a positive attitude toward learning in its students during their most formative academic years.

For more information, contact VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY at (228) 826-5982 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12602 Hwy 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
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VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vancleave, MS with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
31.01
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 496 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VANCLEAVE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.