Jackson Elementary School in Pascagoula, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jackson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Pascagoula, Mississippi that is part of Pascagoula - Gautier School District. It serves 165 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.9:1. Its teachers have had 153 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

165 Students

21 Teachers

3203 Lanier Ave

Pascagoula, MS 39581 View local requests

http://jes.pgsd.ms

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Jackson Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

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.

Jackson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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