DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL

DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 266 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 15 teachers, DAVIS MAGNET 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.

DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL, located in the historic heart of Jackson, Mississippi, is a specialized elementary institution within the Jackson Public School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide a unique, accelerated academic environment that draws students from across the district who have a particular interest in advanced curriculum and enriched learning opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, utilizing a rigorous instructional approach that encourages critical thinking and creativity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academics, DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and developing well-rounded students. The school leverages its urban location to provide students with unique cultural and educational experiences, often integrating local resources into their pedagogical framework. By focusing on high standards and personalized student engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success in secondary education and beyond, consistently maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the Jackson public school system.

For more information, contact DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL at (601) 960-5333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

750 N CONGRESS STREET
JACKSON, MS 39202
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DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 266 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
266
Teachers:
15.53
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 266 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.5%
White
1.5%

Female
56.0%
Male
44.0%

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.