Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch

529 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jonathan Jennings Elementary School, located in Charlestown, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Greater Clark County School Corporation. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It provides a foundational curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that help build a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is strategically situated in the heart of Charlestown, acting as a central hub for local families. Its commitment to the "Pirate" spirit—the mascot of the local school district—reflects a focus on fostering school pride and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, Jonathan Jennings Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

529

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	65
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

White
393 (74.3%)
Hispanic
65 (12.3%)
Two or More
50 (9.5%)
Black
16 (3.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)256-7284
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 3 183

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 162