Dixon Correctional Institute

Not reported M - M

School Overview

Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI), located in Jackson, Louisiana, is a medium-security correctional facility operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Originally established in the 1970s on the grounds of the former East Louisiana State Hospital, the facility serves as a major hub within the state’s prison system. It houses a diverse population of adult male offenders and is known for its expansive campus, which includes agricultural operations, vocational training programs, and various industrial workshops designed to provide inmates with marketable skills and opportunities for rehabilitation during their incarceration.

Beyond its focus on security and confinement, Dixon Correctional Institute plays a significant role in the local economy of East Feliciana Parish. The facility functions as a self-sustaining environment, often utilizing inmate labor for its farm operations, which contribute to the food supply for the state's correctional system. DCI also emphasizes educational and re-entry programming, offering opportunities for GED attainment and specialized trade certifications, reflecting a broader departmental goal of reducing recidivism by preparing incarcerated individuals for successful integration back into society upon their release.

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School Details

Status:	Closed
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Special School District
Phone:	(225)634-1200
Grade Range:	M - M
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* 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

Grade breakdown: M - M