RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RAINES 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 291 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, RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 156 Flag Chapel Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the West Jackson area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is prepared for their transition to middle school.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Raines Elementary seeks to be a hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement and collaborative partnerships. By utilizing its digital platform to maintain communication with families, the school works to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming events, academic resources, and administrative updates. Driven by the goal of cultivating a culture of high expectations, Raines Elementary focuses on empowering its students to achieve personal and scholastic success within a structured, nurturing setting.
For more information, contact RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 923-2544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39209
(601) 923-2544
http://raines.jpsms.org
RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 18.1
- 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 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.