Ambition Preparatory Charter School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Jackson, MS Grades KG–06 City: Midsize Jackson, MS SchoolScore™ D (51.9)
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Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Jackson, MS 39209
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ D (51.9)
563
Students
27.0
Teachers
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
(601)487-1658
Phone
http://www.ambitionprep.org/
Website

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a public charter Elementary school located in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Ambition Preparatory Charter School school district. It serves grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 563 students enrolled; a 20.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
563.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 23% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
20.85:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 39% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
NCESSCH ID
280019701510
State School ID
MS-2545-2545004
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER BOARD
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5331 Clinton Blvd.
City
Jackson
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39209
County
Hinds County
Metro Area
Jackson, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28028
State Leg. Lower
28070
Latitude
32.33118
Longitude
-90.26716
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
563
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.0
Teachers FTE
📐
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 563 100%
Not Applicable 312 55.4%
District Info
District Name
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
LEAID
2800197
State LEA ID
MS-2545
Phone
(601)487-1658
Website
http://www.ambitionprep.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
JACKSON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,566K
Federal Revenue
$1,888K
State Revenue
$2,024K
Local Revenue
$1,654K
Total Expenditure
$5,033K
Instruction Exp.
$1,914K
Support Services
$2,597K
Other Current Exp.
$292K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Ambition Preparatory Charter School

1
RAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON · Not reported
0.2 mi
2
John Hopkins Elementary School
Jackson · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON · Not reported
1.4 mi
4
CAREER ACADEMIC PLACEMENT PROGRAM
JACKSON · Other
1.4 mi
5
LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSON · Not reported
1.8 mi
6
CLINTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Clinton · Other
2 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Mississippi with similar enrollment to Ambition Preparatory Charter School

Hope Sullivan Elementary School
DeSoto County School District
Southaven, MS
563
Students
16.32:1
Ratio
72%
Free Lunch
Southeast Elementary School
Lauderdale County School District
Meridian, MS
562
Students
16.73:1
Ratio
69%
Free Lunch
East Central Upper Elementary
Jackson County School District
Moss Point, MS
566
Students
15.85:1
Ratio
57%
Free Lunch
Oakdale Elementary
Rankin County School District
Brandon, MS
566
Students
14.84:1
Ratio
37%
Free Lunch
Winona Elementary School
Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District
Winona, MS
567
Students
15.26:1
Ratio
100%
Free Lunch
East Central Lower Elementary
Jackson County School District
Moss Point, MS
567
Students
19.44:1
Ratio
58%
Free Lunch
Kossuth Elementary School
Alcorn School District
Corinth, MS
570
Students
14.67:1
Ratio
62%
Free Lunch
Greenbrook Elementary School
DeSoto County School District
Southaven, MS
556
Students
15.23:1
Ratio
70%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ambition Preparatory Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
563 students are enrolled at Ambition Preparatory Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Ambition Preparatory Charter School have?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School has 27.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Ambition Preparatory Charter School serve?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Ambition Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Ambition Preparatory Charter School located in?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is located in the Jackson, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Ambition Preparatory Charter School belong to?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is part of the Ambition Preparatory Charter School school district.
How much does Ambition Preparatory Charter School spend per student?
The Ambition Preparatory Charter School district spends approximately $8,939,609 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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