Key Elementary School

key.jpsms.org

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Key Elementary School, located at 699 W. McDowell Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. By emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Jackson Public Schools system, Key Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district policies, school events, and academic resources. With a focus on cultivating student potential in a structured setting, the faculty and staff work to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world skills, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in their educational journey.

259

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Key Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	7
Black	243
Two or More	5

Black
243 (93.8%)
Hispanic
7 (2.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
White
4 (1.5%)

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)371-4333
Website:	http://key.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 17

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Key Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Key Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	50.6%
Male	128	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)