PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PECAN PARK 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 465 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 23 teachers, PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the West Jackson area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District (JPSD). Serving a community-focused student body, the school is committed to providing foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the local neighborhood. Its location on Claiborne Avenue positions it as a central hub for families in the 39209 zip code, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its young learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state educational standards while focusing on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development. Through its partnership with the Jackson Public School District, Pecan Park Elementary integrates various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader community, the school strives to create an inclusive and effective educational experience for all its students.

For more information, contact PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 960-5444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

415 CLAIBORNE AVENUE
JACKSON, MS 39209
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PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
465
Teachers:
23.35
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 465 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.