KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KEY 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 344 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 18 teachers, KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 699 W. McDowell Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. By emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
As part of the Jackson Public Schools system, Key Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district policies, school events, and academic resources. With a focus on cultivating student potential in a structured setting, the faculty and staff work to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world skills, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in their educational journey.
For more information, contact KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 371-4333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39204
(601) 371-4333
http://key.jpsms.org
KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 344
- Teachers:
- 18.44
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 344 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.3%
- White
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.