Serving 542 students in grades 2-3, Lewisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Lewisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Lewisburg Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Lewisburg Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewisburg Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 805 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
12%
47%
White
78%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
77%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Lewisburg Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lewisburg Elementary School often compared to?
Lewisburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lewisburg Elementary School?
542 students attend Lewisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lewisburg Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewisburg Elementary School?
Lewisburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewisburg Elementary School offer ?
Lewisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Lewisburg Elementary School part of?
Lewisburg Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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