Shirley Elementary School

lee.jpsms.org

174 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lee Elementary School is a public school located at 330 Judy Street in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students within the Jackson Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for young learners, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. The school operates with the goal of fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of the local community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, teachers, parents, and the broader Jackson community. Through this platform, Lee Elementary shares essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence, the school strives to keep families engaged in the educational process and ensure that stakeholders remain informed about school events and student achievement milestones.

174

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

320.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	161
Two or More	7

Black
161 (92.5%)
Two or More
7 (4.0%)
White
6 (3.4%)

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 Public Schools
Phone:	(601)371-4309
Website:	http://lee.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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 20

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shirley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	21
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shirley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	54%
Male	80	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)