Overview
LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in JACKSON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 168 students. It is part of the JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
168 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28049
CityJACKSON
ZIP39204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280219000398
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment168
White1.6%
Black / African American94.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)