Page Jackson Elementary

370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414

pjes.jcswv.org/o/pjes

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Page Jackson Elementary School is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Jefferson County School District. Named after a historic institution that played a significant role in the local African American community during the era of segregation, the modern school carries forward a legacy of resilience and academic dedication. The facility is designed to provide a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on foundational learning, literacy, and the social-emotional development of children in their formative years.

As a community-focused institution, Page Jackson Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Charles Town area. The school integrates a standard state curriculum with various enrichment activities aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

366

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Page Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	68
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (62.6%)
Hispanic
68 (18.6%)
Two or More
45 (12.3%)
Black
18 (4.9%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Jefferson County Schools
Phone:	(304)728-9212
Website:	http://pjes.jcswv.org/o/pjes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 24

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 117