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McLeod Elementary School

1616 SANDLEWOOD PLACE, JACKSON, MS, 39211

About McLeod Elementary School

McLeod Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, which is a medium-sized city. The school has about 363 students and serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5 (PK–5). There are 22 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor who help with instruction. This means that there is about one teacher for every 16 students. There are 45% girls and 55% boys in the student body at McLeod Elementary School. All of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school mainly serves students from minority groups, which is similar to the demographics of the area around it. McLeod Elementary School focuses on basic reading and math skills, as well as social-emotional learning and early intervention programs to help students grow. Data from U.S. News shows that about 37% of students are proficient or better in math, and 28% are proficient or better in reading (ELA). Funding per pupil is in line with district levels, which helps with teaching and student services. The school is in a residential area of Jackson and serves as a hub for the neighborhood. Overall, McLeod Elementary School is a structured place to learn that helps students improve their academic skills and grow as people.

McLeod Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1616 SANDLEWOOD PLACE, JACKSON, MS, 39211

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Phone

(601) 987-3597

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 28% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
363
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McLeod Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.38%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.38%
Black 96.14%
Two+ Races 1.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.38%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.38%
Black
96.14%
Two+ Races
1.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 363
45.18%
164 Female
54.82%
199 Male

Student Population

363 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jackson, Mississippi's McLeod Elementary School is getting ready for a better future! The school is part of a bigger $250 million construction project that will improve school facilities, deal with overcrowding, and use designs that are more durable to make the learning environment better. This project will not only make schools better places to learn, but it will also boost the local economy.

Dr. Shevonne Loretta McDuffy-Oatis has been named the interim principal of McLeod Elementary School. She has years of experience and many great achievements that make her a good fit for the job. The school is also getting ready to welcome students back on January 5, 2026, with new energy and excitement.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does McLeod Elementary have?

Ans. McLeod Elementary is a school that helps students learn.

Q2. What does the school do to get students involved?

Ans. Interactive lessons keep students interested.

Q3. Do families take part in school programs?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part.

Q4. What kinds of things help students grow?

Ans. Enrichment programs help learning.

Q5. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. People share updates often.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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