JACKSON EL

jackson.mcallenisd.org

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary, located at 501 Harvey in McAllen, Texas, is a part of the McAllen Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. As a community-focused institution, Jackson Elementary provides a range of educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future academic transitions within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on leveraging technology and innovative teaching practices to engage students. Through its official website, Jackson Elementary maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential in a collaborative and safe atmosphere.

535

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	509
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
509 (95.1 %)
White
19 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4277
Website:	http://jackson.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
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 39

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 90