Sharp Park Academy

www.jpsk12.org

337 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sharp Park Academy is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Michigan, operating under the Jackson Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, the academy strives to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors within the district.

As part of the broader Jackson Public Schools community, Sharp Park Academy benefits from district-wide resources and a curriculum designed to align with state standards. The school places a high priority on community involvement, encouraging strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape in Jackson.

337

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharp Park Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	23
Black	95
Asian	16
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (46.9%)
Black
95 (28.2%)
Two or More
44 (13.1%)
Hispanic
23 (6.8%)
Asian
16 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-2860
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 75

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 53