Wells APAC Elementary School

power.jpsms.org

40 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Power APAC (Academic and Performing Arts Complex) is a specialized magnet school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Jackson Public School District, the school is uniquely designed to integrate rigorous academic instruction with intensive training in the fine and performing arts. Students at Power APAC are selected through an audition process, ensuring a student body dedicated to both scholarly achievement and artistic excellence in fields such as dance, theatre, music, and visual arts.

The school is widely recognized for its dual-focus curriculum, which aims to cultivate well-rounded students by fostering creativity alongside core academic subjects. By providing a structured environment where students can pursue their artistic passions while meeting high state educational standards, Power APAC serves as a foundational institution for young performers and artists in the region. Its location on Riverside Drive serves as a central hub for the district's magnet program, drawing talented youth from across the Jackson area.

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells APAC Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1
Black	27

Black
27 (67.5%)
White
12 (30.0%)
Hispanic
1 (2.5%)

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)960-5387
Website:	http://power.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
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

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells APAC Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells APAC Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	23	57.5%
Male	17	42.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)