JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hempsteadschools.org

436 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Jackson Main Elementary School is a public school located in Hempstead, New York, and operates as part of the Hempstead Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Like other schools within the district, Jackson Main is committed to supporting a diverse student population and providing the necessary resources to help children transition successfully into higher grade levels.

The school functions as a community hub, working to foster partnerships between educators, students, and families to improve student outcomes. It adheres to the district’s broader mission of promoting educational equity and preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex world. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, or school-wide events, the official district website at [www.hempsteadschools.org](http://www.hempsteadschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

436

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	343
Black	88
Asian	5

Hispanic
343 (78.7%)
Black
88 (20.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-4651
Website:	http://www.hempsteadschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 1 68

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 74