Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quitman Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quitman Lower Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School is 0.52, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
52%
47%
White
46%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
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
How many students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School?
431 students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Quitman Lower Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quitman Lower Elementary School?
Quitman Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman Lower Elementary School offer ?
Quitman Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Quitman Lower Elementary School part of?
Quitman Lower Elementary School is part of Quitman School Dist School District.
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