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Pecan Park Elementary School

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Pecan Park Elementary School is located in Jackson, MS and is one of 41 elementary schools in Jackson Public School District. It is a public school that serves 513 students in grades PK, K-5.

Pecan Park Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Mississippi in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pecan Park Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2010, Pecan Park Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pecan Park Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Jackson Public School Dist District Spending

$8,160Per Pupil

The Jackson Public School Dist spends $8,160 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jackson Public School Dist District

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Lake Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Christian Mission Learning Center II 1.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Pied Piper Academy School 1.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Adhiambo School 1.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Jackson Public School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Pecan Park Elementary School
415 Claiborne Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444

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About the MCT

What is it?

The Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, language arts and math in grades 2 through 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the MST

What is it?

The Mississippi Science Test (MST) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in science in grades 5 and 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 513

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Pecan Park Elementary School had 93% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Mississippi had 68% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

100%

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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Pecan Park Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Pecan Park Elementary School

Jaynita Coleman: Myself I know that this is an excellent school because I attended the school when I was younger. All of my siblings and I attended this school. The school has had and always will have great teachers, principals and a excellent PTA.

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Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Jackson	National
Median Household Income	$30,414	$44,512
Population Median Age	33	36
% of Homes With Kids	29%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.61 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	58% / 42%	66%/33%

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About the MCT

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About the MST

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Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

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