SOUTH ELEM.

www.jacksonr2schools.com

433 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public primary school located in Jackson, Missouri, serving as part of the Jackson R-2 School District. Situated at 1701 S. Hope Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students within the local community. As a key campus within the district, it focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Jackson R-2 School District, which emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining a neighborhood focus, South Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to the middle and high school levels. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative information can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.jacksonr2schools.com.

433

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	24
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	24

White
364 (84.1%)
Hispanic
24 (5.5%)
Two or More
24 (5.5%)
Black
15 (3.5%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)

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 R-II
Phone:	(573)243-9575
Website:	http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 83

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 81