East Jackson Elementary

www.eastjacksonschools.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Jackson Elementary, located on Walz Road in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the East Jackson Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining a close connection to the local community it serves.

As part of the broader East Jackson school system, the elementary school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive educational experience. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, updates, and information regarding district initiatives, ensuring that the community remains informed and engaged. Overall, East Jackson Elementary strives to be a welcoming place where children can build the essential skills and confidence necessary for their ongoing academic journey.

348

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	28
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	55

White
244 (70.1%)
Two or More
55 (15.8%)
Hispanic
28 (8.0%)
Black
20 (5.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	East Jackson Community Schools
Phone:	(517)764-1810
Website:	http://www.eastjacksonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 64

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 44