Pontotoc Elementary School

145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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

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School Overview

Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
580 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
16%
4%
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Black
27%
47%
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White
50%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pontotoc Elementary School?
580 students attend Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontotoc Elementary School?
Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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