OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAK FOREST 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 377 students offering grade levels from 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 20 teachers, OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1831 Smallwood Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

As part of the Jackson Public School District, Oak Forest Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, utilizing various resources to support diverse learning needs. Through its commitment to a supportive school climate, the administration and faculty work to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 371-4330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1831 SMALLWOOD DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 39212
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OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
377
Teachers:
20.07
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
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 377 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.2%
White
3.4%
Two or more races
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.