Pecan Park Elementary School

pecanpark.jpsms.org

510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pecan Park Elementary School is a public school located in the West Jackson area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District (JPSD). Serving a community-focused student body, the school is committed to providing foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the local neighborhood. Its location on Claiborne Avenue positions it as a central hub for families in the 39209 zip code, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its young learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state educational standards while focusing on literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development. Through its partnership with the Jackson Public School District, Pecan Park Elementary integrates various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader community, the school strives to create an inclusive and effective educational experience for all its students.

510

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pecan Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	67
Black	425
Two or More	11

Black
425 (83.3%)
Hispanic
67 (13.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.2%)
White
7 (1.4%)

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)960-5444
Website:	http://pecanpark.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
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 34

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pecan Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pecan Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	48.2%
Male	264	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)