JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 223 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 620 S 31st St in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the Midtown Omaha community. As part of the Omaha Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while striving to meet the unique needs of each student through targeted instruction and community involvement.
Beyond academics, Jackson Elementary places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and creating a welcoming culture for families. The school actively engages with its surrounding neighborhood, leveraging local partnerships to enrich the student experience. By focusing on both the character development of its students and their intellectual progress, Jackson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, functioning as a vital educational hub in the heart of the city.
For more information, contact JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 344-7484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68105-1474
(402) 344-7484
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 223 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 223
- Teachers:
- 20.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 223 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.1%
- White
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 56.1%
- Male
- 43.9%
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.