Jackson School
530 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Jackson Elementary School, located at 1730 Jefferson Davis Highway in Camden, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kershaw County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves the Camden community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Jackson Elementary plays an active role in the local community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and positive character traits. With its strategic location in Camden, the school benefits from the local educational resources and administrative support provided by the Kershaw County district, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in their formative years.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Jackson Elementary plays an active role in the local community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and positive character traits. With its strategic location in Camden, the school benefits from the local educational resources and administrative support provided by the Kershaw County district, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in their formative years.
530
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic | 126 |
| Black | 222 |
| Two or More | 48 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black222 (41.9%)
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White133 (25.1%)
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Hispanic126 (23.8%)
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Two or More48 (9.1%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Kershaw 01 |
| Phone: | (803)425-8965 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 530 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
50
Kindergarten
87
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
76
Grade 4
69
Grade 5
90
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 50 |
| Kindergarten | 87 |
| Grade 1 | 87 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 76 |
| Grade 4 | 69 |
| Grade 5 | 90 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 261 | 49.2% |
| Male | 269 | 50.8% |
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