Madison County Preschool

Madison County Schools
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
47 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Based on the location and official school district data, here is a summary of the Madison County Preschool program:

The Madison County Preschool, located at 476 Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, MS, serves as a specialized early childhood education facility within the Madison County School District. This center is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of young learners by providing a structured, age-appropriate curriculum designed to build essential social, emotional, and academic skills. The program emphasizes school readiness, ensuring that children transition into kindergarten with the confidence and cognitive preparation necessary for long-term educational success.

The facility operates as a hub for the district’s pre-kindergarten initiatives, focusing on inclusive and supportive learning environments. By employing qualified early childhood educators, the school focuses on play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy, which are critical during these formative years. As a central part of the Madison County School District, this preschool location reflects the district's broader commitment to high educational standards and community-focused development for its youngest residents.
47
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    25 (53.2%)
  • White
    16 (34.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.1%)
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: Madison County Schools
Phone: (601)853-1326
Website: http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 47
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
275 Students
1655 Whiting Rd
Jackson, MS 39209 (9.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K