Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seymour-Jackson Elementary School, located in Seymour, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Seymour Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and community engagement.

Beyond its academic programming, Seymour-Jackson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Seymour community. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and students, often hosting initiatives that encourage parental involvement and extracurricular participation. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of every child, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that students feel encouraged, challenged, and well-supported throughout their primary education years.

609

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	360
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	6

Hispanic
360 (59.1%)
White
224 (36.8%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)

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:	Seymour Community Schools
Phone:	(812)522-5709
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 34

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 117