Pope School

www.jmcss.org/Domain/27

626 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pope Elementary School, located at 1071 Old Humboldt Road in Jackson, Tennessee, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS). Serving a diverse population of elementary-aged students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the larger JMCSS district, Pope Elementary aligns its curriculum and extracurricular programs with state standards to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pope Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student participation and family involvement. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide technology-integrated classrooms and various support services aimed at meeting the unique needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood activities and communication, providing regular updates through its official website regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives.

626

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pope School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	52
Black	319
Asian	27
Two or More	56

Black
319 (51.0 %)
White
172 (27.5 %)
Two or More
56 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (8.3 %)
Asian
27 (4.3 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(731)668-0350
Website:	http://www.jmcss.org/Domain/27
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 76