VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VAN WINKLE 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 352 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, VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students at the elementary level, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within the local community. Its location on Whiting Road positions it as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and personal development of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to meet the state’s educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its pupils. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding school activities, policies, and academic programs. As a key educational institution in the area, Van Winkle Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success through classroom instruction and community engagement.

For more information, contact VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 923-2547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1655 WHITING ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39209
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VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 352 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
20.2
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 352 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN WINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.