POWER APAC SCHOOL
POWER APAC SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 138 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 10 teachers, POWER APAC SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Power APAC (Academic and Performing Arts Complex) is a specialized magnet school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Jackson Public School District, the school is uniquely designed to integrate rigorous academic instruction with intensive training in the fine and performing arts. Students at Power APAC are selected through an audition process, ensuring a student body dedicated to both scholarly achievement and artistic excellence in fields such as dance, theatre, music, and visual arts.
The school is widely recognized for its dual-focus curriculum, which aims to cultivate well-rounded students by fostering creativity alongside core academic subjects. By providing a structured environment where students can pursue their artistic passions while meeting high state educational standards, Power APAC serves as a foundational institution for young performers and artists in the region. Its location on Riverside Drive serves as a central hub for the district's magnet program, drawing talented youth from across the Jackson area.
For more information, contact POWER APAC SCHOOL at (601) 960-5387 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39202
(601) 960-5387
http://power.jpsms.org
POWER APAC SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 138 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 138
- Teachers:
- 10.82
- 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 138 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWER APAC SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.5%
- White
- 6.5%
- Female
- 59.4%
- Male
- 40.6%
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.