Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Amite County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AMITE COUNTY ELEMENTARY's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Liberty, MS, encompassing approximately 731.6 square miles. Families within the zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite County Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Amite County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amite County Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amite County Elementary School's ranking?
Amite County Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Amite County Elementary School?
486 students attend Amite County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Amite County Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amite County Elementary School?
Amite County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amite County Elementary School offer ?
Amite County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amite County Elementary School part of?
Amite County Elementary School is part of Amite County School District.
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