Jackson County Early Childhood Center serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson County Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jackson County Early Childhood Center's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jackson County Early Childhood Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson County Early Childhood Center?
197 students attend Jackson County Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jackson County Early Childhood Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Early Childhood Center?
Jackson County Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson County Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jackson County Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jackson County Early Childhood Center part of?
Jackson County Early Childhood Center is part of Jackson School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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