Cascades Elementary School

www.jpsk12.org

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cascades School, located in Jackson, Michigan, is part of the Jackson Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment focused on foundational learning and student development. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic achievement, character growth, and preparation for students as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is situated on South Wisner Street, occupying a location that serves families in the Jackson area. By operating under the Jackson Public Schools umbrella, Cascades School benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and professional development initiatives designed to support diverse student needs. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school events can find additional information and updates through the district’s official website at http://www.jpsk12.org.

398

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascades Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	29
Black	164
Asian	7
Two or More	78
American Indian	3

Black
164 (41.2%)
White
117 (29.4%)
Two or More
78 (19.6%)
Hispanic
29 (7.3%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-3900
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 86

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52