Shannon Primary School

6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shannon Primary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
246 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shannon Primary School is 0.56, 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
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
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Black
52%
47%
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White
41%
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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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
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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

How many students attend Shannon Primary School?
246 students attend Shannon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shannon Primary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Primary School?
Shannon Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon Primary School offer ?
Shannon Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Shannon Primary School part of?
Shannon Primary School is part of Lee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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