Lester Elementary School

2350 Oakhurst Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Lester Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Lester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#447 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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40-44%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
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Black
97%
47%
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White
n/a
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lester Elementary School's ranking?
Lester Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lester Elementary School often compared to?
Lester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Winkle Elementary School, Key Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
159 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lester Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
Lester Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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