Casey Elementary School

casey.jpsms.org

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Casey Elementary School, located at 2101 Lake Circle in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jackson Public School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in the local community, emphasizing core curriculum subjects and the development of essential learning skills. The school is integrated into the broader JPS district framework, which aims to prepare students for academic success through standardized instruction and community engagement.

Beyond its academic mission, Casey Elementary acts as a vital hub for neighborhood families in the Jackson area. The school utilizes its official web presence to maintain communication with parents, share administrative updates, and promote various school programs. By fostering a structured learning atmosphere and maintaining a commitment to the district’s educational goals, Casey Elementary strives to create a supportive environment where students can build the necessary groundwork for their future middle and high school experiences.

308

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Casey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	10
Black	280
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
280 (90.9%)
White
12 (3.9%)
Hispanic
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	(601)987-3510
Website:	http://casey.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50