Mary W. Jackson School

jackson.slcschools.org/

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mary W. Jackson Elementary School, located in the Fairpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a community-focused public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its central mission is to prepare a diverse student body for future success by providing high-quality instruction and leveraging a variety of resources to meet the unique needs of its learners.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, often acting as a hub for families in the 84116 area. Beyond its core curriculum, Jackson Elementary is known for its commitment to equity and community engagement, offering various programs designed to support student achievement and well-being. By maintaining close ties with families and community partners, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

388

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary W. Jackson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	235
Black	27
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
235 (60.6 %)
White
75 (19.3 %)
Black
27 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (4.6 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
American Indian
12 (3.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)578-8165
Website:	http://jackson.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 11

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary W. Jackson School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary W. Jackson School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	51%
Male	190	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)