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

Head of School
Delacy Bridges

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

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

40%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience

60%

Average Teacher Salary

$34,076

Students Per Counselor

180:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Black

96.8%

Two or more races

2.1%

White

1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

8/21/2015

Lester Elementary School, here in Jackson Ms. is a very clean, structure environment, a safe place full of Joy and Happiness where children and parents feel comfortable. The teaching level is upscale and the experience the children are receiving is amazing.

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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 $104,804. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lester Elementary School.

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