Vancleave Lower Elementary

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Vancleave Lower Elementary, located at 12602 Hwy 57 in Vancleave, Mississippi, is a public primary school that serves as part of the Jackson County School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for the youngest students in the community, typically catering to children in the early elementary grades (Pre-K through 2nd grade). Its academic environment is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to upper elementary levels within the district.

As a community-centered institution, Vancleave Lower Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, and families to support student success. The school utilizes the broader resources of the Jackson County School District to implement standardized curriculum and enrichment programs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere on its campus in Vancleave, the school aims to instill a positive attitude toward learning in its students during their most formative academic years.

686

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vancleave Lower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	42
Black	20
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
583 (85.0%)
Hispanic
42 (6.1%)
Two or More
40 (5.8%)
Black
20 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)283-3900
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 22

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 162