Francis Street Primary School

Charter School 31 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Francis Street Primary School is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Michigan, serving students within the Jackson Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational education, social-emotional development, and the academic growth of its young student body. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Francis Street Primary emphasizes community and inclusivity, striving to be a welcoming space for families in the Jackson area. The school typically engages in various initiatives to encourage student participation and parental involvement, recognizing that a strong partnership between home and school is vital for early childhood education. Its location on Francis Street makes it a central neighborhood hub, providing essential educational services to the local community.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Street Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Black	19
Two or More	2

Black
19 (61.3%)
White
10 (32.3%)
Two or More
2 (6.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Francis Street Primary School
Phone:	(517)879-1380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 3