Overview
IDA B. WELLS APAC SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in JACKSON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 34 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
8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
34 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 Span4–5
DistrictJACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28049
CityJACKSON
ZIP39202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280219000408
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment34
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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)