NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH JACKSON 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 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on North James M. Davis Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of learning opportunities, North Jackson strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s website and institutional profile highlight a commitment to the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and staff. North Jackson Elementary works to implement district-wide educational standards while creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, the institution remains focused on equity, resource accessibility, and the continuous improvement of student outcomes within the urban educational landscape of Jackson.

For more information, contact NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 987-3528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

650 N. JAMES M. DAVIS DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 39206
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NORTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
27.66
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 579 students

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

Black or African American
97.6%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.