Jackson Elementary School is a public school in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. It serves students Pre-K through 5 grade levels and enrolls approximately 277 students each school year within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. With 23 teachers on staff, students have the advantage of learning in smaller class sizes for a more focused approach, with a student-teacher ratio of 12. At the home of the Bulldogs, school uniforms are required. However, jeans are allowed only on Fridays, and students must have a Jeans Pass. Jackson Elementary also offers an English as a Second Language Program. The school has been recognized by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district for its overall success. This Title-I school received an Overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 on the school district’s scorecard system. For Academic Achievement, students scored the highest level attainable for Math and in the areas of English and Science, both subjects are 4 on the 5-point scale. The school believes every student should balance their studies and their social life, while building their character. Outside the classroom, Jackson Elementary also offers extracurricular activities such as the STEM Club and Poetry Club for students to expand their knowledge and build social skills. There are other events where parents are invited to participate, such as Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dad, Grandparent’s Day Luncheon, or even Coffee with the Counselor.
Jackson Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3925 Wales Ave,
Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Yolanda Y. Heidelberg
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
44.1%
State Average
32.2%
Science
25.4%
State Average
37%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
371:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
73.3%
Black
19.6%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/29/2019
I went to this school for five years starting in 1961. I have a masters in education and just retired as an elementary school teacher. It was because of the positive experiences at this school that I wanted to become a teacher. I am moving back to Memphis area in early summer and hope to volunteer a...
1/30/2019
Terrible and I pray everyday that I am able to get out of this school zone as soon as my lease is up!!!
9/13/2017
My experience was terrible. I was very disappointed about the lack of professionalism of your principal, Yolanda Heidelberg.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Douglass
List Price Range
$50K - $355K
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$90,113
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
59%
Household Income
$48,838
% of College Grads
7.3%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,098 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$699 - $850 per month
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- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 540+ Sq Ft
- 3855 Jackson Ave
- Memphis, TN
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Parks in this Area
John F Kennedy Park
Hollywood Community Center
- Playground
- Events
- Community Center
Gaiman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Treadwell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Jackson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Douglass Park
Gragg Park
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