Walton Elementary School

walton.jpsms.org

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walton Elementary School, located at 3200 Bailey Avenue Extension in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public institution operating under the Jackson Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As part of the district's mission, the school aims to create an environment that supports student achievement, social development, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jackson metropolitan area, reflecting the district’s efforts to modernize its educational approaches and resource allocation. Through its digital presence and school programs, Walton Elementary works to maintain communication with families and stakeholders while emphasizing core curriculum standards. For families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or extracurricular opportunities, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for the latest news and district-wide updates.

457

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	4
Black	445
Two or More	6

Black
445 (97.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
Hispanic
4 (0.9%)
White
2 (0.4%)

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)987-3591
Website:	http://walton.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
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 60

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	50.8%
Male	225	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)