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East Elementary School

2480 ASHPORT RD JACKSON TN 38305

Ranked 159 of 232 in Tennessee

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East Elementary School

2480 ASHPORT RD JACKSON TN 38305

About East Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 22% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
491
Total Students
$50984
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 8%
Black 49.1%
Two+ Races 10.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
31.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
8%
Black
49.1%
Two+ Races
10.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
48.2%
237 Female
51.8%
254 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

509 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

East Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2480 ASHPORT RD JACKSON TN 38305

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Phone

(731) 988-3860

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, East Elementary participated in JMCSS’s rollout of the iAchieve 30+ & iRise +4 Programs, which aim to boost academic performance and support student growth initiatives.

The school’s “Chronicle” newsletter (September 2025 issue) highlighted teacher appreciation events and off-campus learning for 4th graders at the Jackson Fairgrounds.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels and enrollment numbers does East Elementary serve?

A. East Elementary serves Pre-K through 5th grade. According to NCES data for 2023-24, the school enrolled 491 students across these grades.

Q2. Who is the principal, and what is the leadership direction?

A. The principal is Jeannette Coleman, who oversees curriculum, staff development, and community engagement at East.

She emphasizes individualized instruction, safety, and high expectations for all students.

Q3. Which community and corporate partners support East’s programs?

A. East Elementary’s PIE (Partners in Education) includes local businesses such as Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Denso Corporation, Simmons Bank, and US Farathane, which assist with resources, sponsorships, and student support.

Q4. What clubs, extracurriculars, or specialty programs does East offer?

A. The school supports a VEX robotics team (“East Cyborg Eagles”), Chess Club, athletics (basketball, futsal, cheerleading), and STEM-oriented enrichment opportunities.

Q5. How does East Elementary perform academically and where are growth areas?

A. Based on external rating sites, East Elementary faces challenges in proficiency: about 27% of students are proficient in math and 22% in reading.

It’s state assessment outcomes tend to lag district and state averages, indicating opportunities for instructional improvements and targeted interventions.

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

PS

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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