Excellent
#102 of 863 schools in MS
Top 12% in state
Lester Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2350 OAKHURST DRIVE, Jackson, MS 39204
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lester Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lester Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,667
Median home value
$68,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
43.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Isable Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Wilkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| John Hopkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #3 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lester Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester Elementary School
Lester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester Elementary School
What grades does Lester Elementary School serve?
Lester Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester Elementary School rank in MS?
Lester Elementary School ranks #102 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lester Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lester 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (601) 371-4339
- Area population (ZIP 39204)
- 14,048
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 39204; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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