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Van Winkle Elementary School

1655 Whiting Rd, Jackson, MS 39209, United States

+1 (601) 923-2547

http://vanwinkle.jpsms.org

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Van Winkle Elementary School Overview

About This School

Van Winkle Elementary School is a public elementary in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 275 students in grades PK-PK. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a staff of 17 teachers. The average teacher salary at the school is $53,698, while the student-to-counselor ratio stands at 275:1. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 91% Black, 9% Two or More Races, and 1% Hispanic.

275

Total Students

PK-PK

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

17 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-PK

County

Hinds County

Students per Counselor

275:1

Van Winkle Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 45%

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Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

275

Students per Counselor

Van Winkle 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 Counselor275:1

Van Winkle Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.55%

Male

49.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 275 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0%

Hispanic0.73%

Asian0%

Black90.55%

Two or More Races8.73%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Winkle Elementary School

Q: What is Van Winkle Elementary School?

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

Q: How many students attend Van Winkle Elementary School?

A: Van Winkle Elementary School has approximately 275 students enrolled.

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

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

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Detailed Information about Van Winkle Elementary School

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

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About Van Winkle Elementary School - Jackson, MS

Quick Facts about Van Winkle Elementary School
School Name	Van Winkle Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-PK
Location	1655 Whiting Rd, Jackson, MS 39209, Jackson, MS
County	Hinds County
Phone	+1 (601) 923-2547
Total Students	275
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	17
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Winkle Elementary School

What is Van Winkle Elementary School?

Van Winkle Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jackson.

How many students attend Van Winkle Elementary School?

Van Winkle Elementary School has approximately 275 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Winkle Elementary School?

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

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