GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GEORGE 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 135 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 8 teachers, GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary educational institution located at 1020 Hunter Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its students in the foundational years of their education. The school's curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, emphasizing core subjects while supporting the emotional and social development of children in an urban setting.
As part of the Jackson Public Schools system, the institution focuses on preparing students for middle school and beyond by providing a structured, supportive environment. The school leverages its online presence at http://george.jpsms.org to communicate with families and share updates regarding school programs, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, George Elementary strives to be a vital center for learning and student success in the Jackson area.
For more information, contact GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 960-5339 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39204
(601) 960-5339
http://george.jpsms.org
GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 135 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 135
- Teachers:
- 8.46
- 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 135 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- White
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.