JACKSON SCHOOL

Jackson Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the York City SD school district, located in York, PA with about 566 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Jackson Sch 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.

Based on public records, **Jackson K-8 School** is a public school located in the City of York, Pennsylvania, and is part of the **York City School District**. It serves a diverse student population, providing core educational programming from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is situated in the historic downtown area of York, placing it at the center of a dense urban residential community.

As a neighborhood school, Jackson K-8 focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school within the district. Like other schools in the York City School District, it emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in an urban school environment. The facility serves as a vital community hub, supporting the educational needs of local families in the 17403 zip code.

For more information, contact Jackson Sch at (717) 849-1223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403-3136
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JACKSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in York, PA with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
York City SD
Total Students:
566
Teachers:
35.09
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 566 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.2%
Black or African American
33.4%
Two or more races
9.2%
White
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.