Jackson County Early Childhood Center serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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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 174 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson County Early Childhood Center?
174 students attend Jackson County Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jackson County Early Childhood Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 16:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson County Early Childhood Center part of?
Jackson County Early Childhood Center is part of Jackson School District.
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