Jackson Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School, located at 2121 W. Hadley St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the 53206 ZIP code, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education. As an MPS institution, it follows the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, equitable education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development.

The school operates as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the unique educational landscape of Milwaukee’s urban core. Families interested in specific enrollment information, current extracurricular offerings, or school-specific academic initiatives can find resources through the official Milwaukee Public Schools website. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment, working to meet the diverse needs of its student body while participating in the district's ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes and community engagement.

240

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	11
Black	221
Asian	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
221 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
White
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)267-5500
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 49

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jackson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jackson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	46.7%
Male	128	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)