SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPANN 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 433 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 23 teachers, SPANN 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.

SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Northeast Jackson area at 1615 Brecon Drive, is a prominent institution within the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the surrounding residential community, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, Spann is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the overall learning experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Spann Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success by integrating modern learning strategies and prioritizing literacy and numeracy. The school operates under the mission of the Jackson Public School District to transform lives through excellent education, often participating in district-wide initiatives and enrichment programs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school events, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an active web presence at http://spann.jpsms.org, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

For more information, contact SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 987-3532 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1615 BRECON DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 39211
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SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 433 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
433
Teachers:
23.96
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 433 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.8%
Hispanic/Latino
18.0%
White
3.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.