LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson Public Schools
2350 OAKHURST DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 39204
187 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Lester Elementary School, located on Oakhurst Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary institution, the school is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes community engagement and academic development as part of its mission to prepare students for middle school success. By leveraging district-wide resources and maintaining a presence in the local Jackson area, Lester Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood education, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.
187
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    176 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.7%)
  • White
    3 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jackson Public Schools
Phone: (601)371-4339
Website: http://lester.jpsms.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 21
Gender Ratio