Johnson Elementary School

johnson.jpsms.org

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School, located at 1339 Oakpark Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School (JPS) District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential social skills within a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Jackson Public School system, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to access school calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty, staff, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, Johnson Elementary aims to be a cornerstone of the Oakpark Drive community, helping its students build the necessary skills to navigate their future academic careers.

444

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	436
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
436 (98.2%)
Hispanic
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)987-3501
Website:	http://johnson.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
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 51

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	43%
Male	253	57%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)