EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Jackson, TN with about 617 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, East 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.

East Elementary School, located at 2480 Ashport Road in Jackson, Tennessee, is part of the Jackson-Madison County School System. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in their primary years. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goal of fostering academic growth, personal development, and a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay connected with campus activities, academic calendars, and school-wide announcements. By emphasizing parent and community involvement, East Elementary seeks to build a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact East Elementary School at (731) 988-3860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2480 Ashport RD
Jackson, TN 38305
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EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, TN with about 617 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison County
Total Students:
617
Teachers:
37.7
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

* 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 617 students

Black or African American
49.1%
White
40.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.