Jackson Elementary School

1325 Mount Paran Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Mount Paran-Northside area of Atlanta, Georgia. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. The school’s curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous core subjects with opportunities for student engagement in arts and extracurricular activities.

The school community is known for its active parent involvement and a supportive culture that prioritizes student development. By fostering a nurturing and challenging learning environment, Jackson Elementary focuses on building a solid educational foundation for its diverse student body. Its location in a suburban-style pocket of Atlanta allows the school to maintain a close-knit neighborhood feel, making it a focal point for families who value academic achievement and a collaborative school climate.

502

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	39
Black	124
Asian	35
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

White
267 (53.2%)
Black
124 (24.7%)
Hispanic
39 (7.8%)
Asian
35 (7.0%)
Two or More
34 (6.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 43

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 69