JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

jes.pgsd.ms

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serving students within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Situated on Lanier Street, the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong foundational education for its diverse student population, preparing them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on collaborative learning and the integration of technology into the classroom to meet the evolving needs of its students. As part of the broader Pascagoula school system, Jackson Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives focused on literacy, mathematical proficiency, and student well-being. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay involved through school events and communication channels, ensuring a partnership between home and school that promotes a positive and inclusive educational experience for all children.

178

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	39
Black	100
Asian	1
Two or More	17

Black
100 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (21.9 %)
White
21 (11.8 %)
Two or More
17 (9.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)938-6554
Website:	http://jes.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 39