Lester Elementary School

Lester Elementary School enrolls students in grades k through 5.

Lester Elementary School enrolls 187 students yearly.

Lester Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio 15 to 1.

Lester Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2350 Oakhurst Dr, Jackson, MS

South Jackson Neighborhood

Jackson Public School District

168 Students

B-

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 14	Full Time Teachers 14
Teachers in First or Second Year 40%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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South Jackson

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List Price Range

$19K - $337K

Homes For Sale

257

Average Home Value

$104,622

Median Lot Size

15,245 Sq Ft

% Renters

48%

Average Household Income

$53,030

% of College Grads

18.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,478 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

35.5%

Homes for Sale

$194,500

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,235 Sq Ft

1014 Twin Pine Ln
New 9 days ago

Come and see this beautiful home that offers comfort and warmth. Lovingly cared for over the years, it has been well maintained and is ready to welcome its next owners. Enjoy the convenience of being close to great schools, shopping, dining, and major roads, making everyday errands and commuting a b...

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$85,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,804 Sq Ft

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Welcome to your new home at 2871 Woodside, Jackson, MS. This newly renovated, spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is the perfect find for Investors looking to expand their portfolio. A tenant is currently in place paying $1300 monthly with year lease . Nestled on an established street, this property o...

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Arx Point Realty, LLC

(601) 533-5874

$199,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,119 Sq Ft

1814 Twin Pine Dr
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Hopper Properties

(601) 541-5275

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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,409 Sq Ft

2117 Riverside Dr

Welcome to 2117 Riverside Drive, a timeless brick home nestled in the heart of Historic Belhaven, one of Jackson's most beloved and iconic neighborhoods. Surrounded by tree-lined streets, local coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, theaters, museums, and rich Mississippi history, this 5-bedroom, 3-b...

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Southern Magnolia's Realty

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$244,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,705 Sq Ft

1831 Howard St

This charming Belhaven bungalow presents a warm welcoming to you, your friends, and is a delightfully safe harbor for your family! We think you'll love the graciously open layout of the living and dining room, the well lit kitchen, and the spacious bedrooms. Both bathrooms have been updated! Call yo...

Dallis Ketchum

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2 Baths
1,270 Sq Ft

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What a rare opportunity - to own a duplex, and own one in Belhaven! Yep, this duplex is a one bedroom, one bathroom on each side. Yep, this is an excellent rental, one close to so much, the Belhaven Town Center, Belhaven University, JSU, Millsaps, UMMC, and so much more! Washer and dryer connections...

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2 Baths
2,397 Sq Ft

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Land
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

0 Ann Banks St

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$3,000

Land
9,147 Sq Ft Lot

0 James Hill St

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,115 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,190 per month

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1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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Woodridge Apartments
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The Meridian at Fondren
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379+ Sq Ft

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Jackson, MS

Welcome to the Meridian at Fondren, your new home right in the middle of Jackson's vibrant, eclectic, urban neighborhood.At the Meridian, you are steps away from Fondren's shopping, dining and entertainment options and directly across the street from the sprawling UMMC campus.The Mer...

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Lester Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Jackson, MS and is served by the Jackson Public School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 168 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Lester Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average home value in this area is $104,622. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lester Elementary School.

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