Van Winkle Elementary School

Jackson Public Schools
1655 Whiting Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
275 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Van Winkle Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. Serving students at the elementary level, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within the local community. Its location on Whiting Road positions it as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and personal development of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to meet the state’s educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its pupils. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding school activities, policies, and academic programs. As a key educational institution in the area, Van Winkle Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success through classroom instruction and community engagement.
275
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    249 (90.5%)
  • Two or More
    24 (8.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson Public Schools
Phone: (601)923-2547
Website: http://vanwinkle.jpsms.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
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 275
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Madison County Preschool
Madison County Schools
47 Students
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (9.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K