JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 464 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 29 teachers, JACKSON MAIN 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.

JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Hempstead, New York, and operates as part of the Hempstead Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Like other schools within the district, Jackson Main is committed to supporting a diverse student population and providing the necessary resources to help children transition successfully into higher grade levels.

The school functions as a community hub, working to foster partnerships between educators, students, and families to improve student outcomes. It adheres to the district’s broader mission of promoting educational equity and preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex world. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, or school-wide events, the official district website at [www.hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 434-4651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

451 JACKSON ST
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
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JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
464
Teachers:
29
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
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 464 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.3%
Black or African American
27.8%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.