JACKSON EL

www.pisd.edu

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the Harrington neighborhood of Plano, Texas, and is part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a top-tier district, Jackson Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student development, technology integration, and collaborative learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and inclusivity, fostering an environment where diverse learners can thrive. Beyond academics, Jackson Elementary encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and campus programs that promote school spirit and community engagement. Parents and families are typically highly involved in the school’s culture, contributing to the strong partnership between the home and the classroom that is a hallmark of the schools within the Plano ISD system.

561

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	324
Black	82
Asian	51
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

Hispanic
324 (57.8 %)
White
82 (14.6 %)
Black
82 (14.6 %)
Asian
51 (9.1 %)
Two or More
18 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-2100
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 42

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JACKSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JACKSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	48.7%
Male	288	51.3%

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