RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson Public Schools
156 FLAG CHAPEL ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39209
224 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Raines Elementary School, located at 156 Flag Chapel Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students in the West Jackson area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Raines Elementary seeks to be a hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement and collaborative partnerships. By utilizing its digital platform to maintain communication with families, the school works to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming events, academic resources, and administrative updates. Driven by the goal of cultivating a culture of high expectations, Raines Elementary focuses on empowering its students to achieve personal and scholastic success within a structured, nurturing setting.
224
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    221 (98.7%)
  • White
    2 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
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)923-2544
Website: http://raines.jpsms.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio