WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WOODVILLE HEIGHTS 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 323 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 19 teachers, WOODVILLE HEIGHTS 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.
WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on McDowell Road Extension in Jackson, Mississippi, is a dedicated member of the Jackson Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school’s environment is centered on preparing children for future academic success by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and core educational development.
As part of the Jackson Public School system, the institution emphasizes equity and student achievement, working to ensure that all learners have access to the resources necessary to reach their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused approach, Woodville Heights strives to cultivate a sense of school pride while maintaining high expectations for student behavior and performance. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school updates, calendars, and academic initiatives through the school's official website.
For more information, contact WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 371-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39204
(601) 371-4300
WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 323
- Teachers:
- 19.39
- 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 323 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOODVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.5%
- White
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.