MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MC LEOD 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 533 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 24 teachers, MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
McLeod Elementary School is a public school located in the Northwood neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi, operating under the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school functions as a community-based educational institution focused on providing foundational academic instruction. Its location on Sandlewood Place places it within a residential area of Jackson, positioning it as a local hub for families in the surrounding community.
As part of the Jackson Public School District, McLeod Elementary is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering student achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness. Like many schools in the area, it emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional development. For specific information regarding current performance ratings, extracurricular offerings, or specific enrollment procedures, families are typically encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the official Jackson Public School District website.
For more information, contact MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 987-3597 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39211
(601) 987-3597
MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 24.26
- 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 533 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MC LEOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.