Vancleave Upper Elementary

333 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Vancleave Upper Elementary, located in Vancleave, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson County School District. The school typically focuses on upper elementary grade levels (generally grades 3–5), acting as a bridge between primary education and middle school. It is situated along Highway 57, positioning it as a central community hub for families in the Vancleave area.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and digital resources—reflected in its active web presence—the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of higher grade levels. The campus reflects the values of the surrounding Jackson County community, prioritizing student engagement, teacher collaboration, and parent involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

333

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vancleave Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
281 (84.4%)
Hispanic
22 (6.6%)
Two or More
21 (6.3%)
Black
7 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 County School District
Phone:	(228)283-3838
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 4 170

Grade 5 163