Jackson Park Elementary

1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083

jpes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Park Elementary School is a public school serving students in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and is part of the Kannapolis City Schools district. Located on Jackson Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on preparing young learners for success in their future educational endeavors by providing a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with the Kannapolis City Schools system, Jackson Park Elementary utilizes various resources and district-wide initiatives to enhance classroom instruction and address the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members are frequently encouraged to participate in school life, helping to create a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes the holistic development of every child.

416

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	161
Black	60
Asian	2
Two or More	35

Hispanic
161 (38.7 %)
White
158 (38.0 %)
Black
60 (14.4 %)
Two or More
35 (8.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)933-2831
Website:	http://jpes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 74

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 64