North Jackson Elementary School

650 James M. Davis Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

northjackson.jpsms.org

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Jackson Elementary School, located on North James M. Davis Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jackson Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of learning opportunities, North Jackson strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s website and institutional profile highlight a commitment to the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and staff. North Jackson Elementary works to implement district-wide educational standards while creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, the institution remains focused on equity, resource accessibility, and the continuous improvement of student outcomes within the urban educational landscape of Jackson.

346

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	338
Two or More	5

Black
338 (97.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
White
3 (0.9%)

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)987-3528
Website:	http://northjackson.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 39

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Jackson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Jackson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	50.6%
Male	171	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)