East Central Lower Elementary School serves 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Central Lower Elementary School's student population of 561 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Central Lower Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
2%
47%
White
91%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Central Lower Elementary School often compared to?
East Central Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vancleave Lower Elementary School, St Martin East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend East Central Lower Elementary School?
561 students attend East Central Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Central Lower Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Lower Elementary School?
East Central Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central Lower Elementary School offer ?
East Central Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Central Lower Elementary School part of?
East Central Lower Elementary School is part of Jackson Co School Dist School District.
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