Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#161 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
4%
Black
11%
47%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pontotoc Elementary School's ranking?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Pontotoc Elementary School often compared to?
North Pontotoc Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pontotoc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School?
763 students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pontotoc Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
North Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is North Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc Co School Dist School District.
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