Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bankston 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bankston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bankston Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bankston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bankston Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#565 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
15%
4%
Black
70%
47%
White
10%
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%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bankston Elementary School's ranking?
Bankston Elementary School is ranked #565 out of 805 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Bankston Elementary School?
305 students attend Bankston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bankston Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bankston Elementary School?
Bankston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bankston Elementary School offer ?
Bankston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bankston Elementary School part of?
Bankston Elementary School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch School District.
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