McWillie Elementary School

mcwillie.jpsms.org

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McWillie Elementary School, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a specialized educational institution within the Jackson Public School District known for its unique academic focus. It is widely recognized as a **"Gifted/Creative Arts" magnet school**, offering an enriched curriculum that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression alongside core academic subjects. By integrating the arts into daily learning, the school aims to foster a high-engagement environment that challenges students to develop both their intellect and their individual talents.

Beyond its academic program, McWillie is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to nurturing the "whole child." The school’s environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, leveraging its magnet status to draw students who thrive in hands-on, project-based learning settings. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on innovation, McWillie Elementary serves as a distinctive hub for primary education in the Jackson area, aiming to prepare students for future success through a blend of rigorous academics and creative discovery.

414

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McWillie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	7
Black	297
Asian	4
Two or More	12

Black
297 (71.7%)
White
94 (22.7%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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)987-3709
Website:	http://mcwillie.jpsms.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
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 216

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 24