Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Calhoun City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Calhoun City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Calhoun City Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Calhoun City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun City Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
50%
47%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Calhoun City Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Calhoun City Elementary School?
268 students attend Calhoun City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Calhoun City Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun City Elementary School?
Calhoun City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun City Elementary School offer ?
Calhoun City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Calhoun City Elementary School part of?
Calhoun City Elementary School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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