Church Street Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
55%
47%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Church Street Elementary School?
269 students attend Church Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Church Street Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Church Street Elementary School?
Church Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Church Street Elementary School offer ?
Church Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Church Street Elementary School part of?
Church Street Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
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