Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
94%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leflore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
477 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Leflore County School District.
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