Mary W. Jackson School

Salt Lake District
750 W 200 N
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116
388 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Mary W. Jackson Elementary School, located in the Fairpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a community-focused public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Salt Lake City School District, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its central mission is to prepare a diverse student body for future success by providing high-quality instruction and leveraging a variety of resources to meet the unique needs of its learners.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, often acting as a hub for families in the 84116 area. Beyond its core curriculum, Jackson Elementary is known for its commitment to equity and community engagement, offering various programs designed to support student achievement and well-being. By maintaining close ties with families and community partners, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
388
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    235 (60.6%)
  • White
    75 (19.3%)
  • Black
    27 (7.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    12 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3%)
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: Salt Lake District
Phone: (801)578-8165
Website: http://marywjackson.slcschools.org/
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
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 11
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 59
Gender Ratio