Jackson Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/jackson-es

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School, located at 3925 Wales Ave in Memphis, Tennessee, serves the local community as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and numeracy within the public school framework. As part of the largest school district in the state, Jackson Elementary operates under the broader mission of MSCS, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school’s proximity to the heart of Memphis positions it as a vital community hub, where families and educators collaborate to foster student development. By aligning with the district's standards and resources, Jackson Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programs, or district-wide initiatives can find additional information and updates through the official Memphis-Shelby County Schools website at http://www.mcsk12.net.

281

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	206
Black	55
Two or More	4

Hispanic
206 (73.3 %)
Black
55 (19.6 %)
White
16 (5.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-4222
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/jackson-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jackson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jackson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	47.7%
Male	147	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)