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Jackson Park Elementary

1400 JACKSON ST, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 63 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Jackson Park Elementary

Jackson Park Elementary School is one of the top Elementary Schools in North Carolina, providing academics and community. With 435 students in grades K–5, Jackson Park has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, so teachers can focus on individualized learning. The student proficiency levels are approximately 64% in math, which is above the state average and about 44% proficient in reading. Jackson Park Elementary focuses on individualized learning through hands-on learning, positive behavior support, and family engagement, so every child reaches their full potential. Jackson Park is located in Kannapolis, North Carolina with a median home price of around $274,000, which gives families an opportunity for both quality education and affordable living. With devoted staff and committed community, Jackson Park Elementary School continues to be a standard of excellence for Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

Jackson Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

1400 JACKSON ST, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

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Phone

(704) 933-2831

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 44% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
435
Total Students
$50540
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jackson Park Elementary

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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: 8:35 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 38%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 38.7%
Black 14.4%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
38%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
38.7%
Black
14.4%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 435
50%
218 Female
50%
218 Male

Student Population

435 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

407 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

G.W. Carver Elementary in Kannapolis, North Carolina, did great this school year! They beat expectations for student growth in 2024–2025, jumping up 9.4 points in how well the kids are doing.

FAQ

Q1: Why is Jackson Park Elementary School a good option for children to receive an education?

A: It is a nice place. The teachers really care, the classes aren't too large, and students get to participate in fun programs that allow for growth both academically and interpersonally.

Q2: Does Jackson Park have any STEM programming?

A: Yes! Children are able to engage in exciting STEM activities where they can build robots or display science projects, and they can also use the technology lab creatively when solving problems.

Q3: What grades is Jackson Park?

A: The school has grades kindergarten through fifth, so they have a strong footing in preparation for middle school.

Q4: How can parents be involved in what is happening in the school?

A: Parents can help in the classroom, be a part of the parent group, or come to annual family events throughout the year, like book fairs and family nights.

Q5: On a scale of 1-10, how safe is the school?

A: They have locked doors, cameras, and regularly practice drills with staff to maintain the safety of all of the children in the school daily.

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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