GEORGE A JACKSON SCHOOL

www.jerichoschools.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George A. Jackson School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Jericho Union Free School District in Jericho, New York. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. It benefits from the resources and reputation of the Jericho school district, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in New York State and the nation.

Beyond its focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Jackson School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and a strong focus on social-emotional learning. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, characterized by active parental involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the individual needs of every student. Its mission centers on preparing children for future academic success while cultivating them into thoughtful, responsible members of the community.

462

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE A JACKSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	401
Two or More	8

Asian
401 (86.8 %)
White
37 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)203-3640
Website:	http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 60

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 93

Ungraded 4