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Lester Elementary School

2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lester Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lester Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#238 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lester Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
94%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lester Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Lester Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester Elementary School's ranking?
Lester Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lester Elementary School often compared to?
Lester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Winkle Elementary School, Key Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
187 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lester Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
Lester Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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