Oak Forest Elementary School

oakforest.jpsms.org

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Forest Elementary School, located at 1831 Smallwood Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

As part of the Jackson Public School District, Oak Forest Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, utilizing various resources to support diverse learning needs. Through its commitment to a supportive school climate, the administration and faculty work to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

436

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Forest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	425
Two or More	2

Black
425 (97.5%)
Hispanic
8 (1.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
White
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)371-4330
Website:	http://oakforest.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
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 66

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Forest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Forest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	44.3%
Male	243	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)