Big Jackson Elementary School in Paris, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Big Jackson Elementary School is a rural public school in Paris, Michigan that is part of Big Jackson School District. It serves 20 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

20 Students

2 Teachers

4020 E 13 Mile Rd

Paris, MI 49338 View local requests

http://bigjackson.ncats.net

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Mrs. Emington

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Big Jackson Elementary School Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Big Jackson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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