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Public elementary school · Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Pascagoula, Mississippi

Jackson Elementary School

Jackson Elementary School rates 9.0, among the strongest elementary schools in Pascagoula-Gautier School District, where the rated median is 6.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.0this school

9.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pascagoula-Gautier School District median is 6.9.

#14 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Pascagoula-Gautier School District: 10 elementary schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

A Pascagoula-Gautier School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 14 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 3 of 17 in Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

Jackson Elementary School is listed in Pascagoula-Gautier School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math58%7 points above the Mississippi average of 51%Grades 3–4 · 67 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading61%10 points above the Mississippi average of 51%Grades 3–4 · 67 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 37 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
50% of the rating
Academics
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39581; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Jackson Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$37,571
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
30.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
59
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,744/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Pascagoula. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Pascagoula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Jackson Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Jackson Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Jackson Elementary School is part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The district's vision is to provide meaningful opportunities for learners to become future leaders, and its mission is to inspire students to achieve academic and personal excellence 1. The school utilizes the ParentSquare app for news and events 1. Recent updates include a yearbook sale starting on April 30, 2026 1. The district offers six full-day Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds through the Pascagoula-Gautier Early Learning Collaborative, with placement based on academic need and screening 1. An event called 'Tucked in Tuesday' was scheduled for April 28, 2026, featuring a bedtime story by Mrs. Williams, accessible via Facebook or Google Meet 1. Additionally, the Pascagoula High School Yearbook Staff received national recognition for their 2025 yearbook's inclusion in Possibilities, volume 11 1.
Sources (1)
  1. jes.pgsd.ms
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Questions families ask

What grades does Jackson Elementary School serve?

Jackson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

Jackson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Elementary School rank in MS?

Jackson Elementary School ranks #14 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Jackson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jackson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Jackson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jackson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jackson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Jackson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
165
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
Rank in district
#3 of 17
Schools in district
19
District spending per student
$15,771
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39581)
11,519
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
32.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.