JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, aiming to foster academic growth, literacy, and numeracy skills while preparing students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond core academics, John Hopkins Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school utilizes its official district website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, it strives to maintain a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body through various school programs and resources.

For more information, contact JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 923-2540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

170 JOHN HOPKINS ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39209
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JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
22.44
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 449 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.3%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%

Female
54.8%
Male
45.2%

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.