JACKSON PARK ELEM.

7400 BALSON AVE
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO 63130

www.ucityschools.org/schools/jackson-park-elementary-school

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Park Elementary School is a public school located in University City, Missouri, serving students in the University City School District. Situated on Balson Avenue, the school is part of a community-focused district known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and the academic and social development of its students. As an elementary institution, Jackson Park provides a foundational learning environment designed to foster curiosity, academic rigor, and personal growth during the formative years of a child’s education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the University City School District, which emphasizes "learningize" and the empowerment of all students to reach their full potential. By leveraging a supportive curriculum and a dedicated faculty, Jackson Park aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of their community. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic resources, or enrollment information, the district’s official website at [ucityschools.org](http://ucityschools.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and school-related documentation.

304

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON PARK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	23
Black	203
Asian	4
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
203 (66.8%)
White
50 (16.4%)
Hispanic
23 (7.6%)
Two or More
23 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
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:	UNIVERSITY CITY
Phone:	(314)290-4451
Website:	http://www.ucityschools.org/schools/jackson-park-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47