Serving 379 students in grades 1-2, Church Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Church Hill Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Church Hill 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
79%
45%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Church Hill Elementary School?
379 students attend Church Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Church Hill Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Church Hill Elementary School?
Church Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Church Hill Elementary School offer ?
Church Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Church Hill Elementary School part of?
Church Hill Elementary School is part of West Point Consolidated School District.
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