Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Pontotoc Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South 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 South Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#97 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
8%
47%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
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
What is South Pontotoc Elementary School's ranking?
South Pontotoc Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend South Pontotoc Elementary School?
764 students attend South Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Pontotoc Elementary School?
South Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
South Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
South Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc Co School Dist School District.
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