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Key Elementary School

699 W Mcdowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204, United States

+1 (601) 371-4333

http://key.jpsms.org

3.0

Overall Rating

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Key Elementary School Overview

About This School

Key Elementary School is a public elementary in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 259 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 42% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 16 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,698. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup is 94% Black, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, and 2% Two or More Races.

259

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

16 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics17%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Hinds County

Students per Counselor

259:1

Key Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%

17%

Mathematics

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

259

Students per Counselor

Key Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,698

City Avg: $52,332

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor259:1

Key Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.42%

Male

50.58%

Female

Total Enrollment: 259 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.54%

Hispanic2.7%

Asian0%

Black93.82%

Two or More Races1.93%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Key Elementary School

Q: What is Key Elementary School?

A: Key Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jackson.

Q: How many students attend Key Elementary School?

A: Key Elementary School has approximately 259 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Key Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Key Elementary School - Jackson, MS

Quick Facts about Key Elementary School
School Name	Key Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	699 W Mcdowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204, Jackson, MS
County	Hinds County
Phone	+1 (601) 371-4333
Total Students	259
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	16
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	17%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Key Elementary School

What is Key Elementary School?

Key Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jackson.

How many students attend Key Elementary School?

Key Elementary School has approximately 259 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Key Elementary School is 15:1.

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