Clausell Elementary School
Tel:
(601) 960-5319
- Clausell Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Clausell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clausell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Clausell Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clausell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Clausell Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #373 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 99% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clausell Elementary School is Provine High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hardy Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Provine High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,141 student
0.9 miles
2400 Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393 0.9 9-12 1,141 - Jackson Career Development Center Vocational School
1.0 miles
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322 1.0 n/a n/a - Jackson Hardy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 438 students
1.1 miles
545 Ellis Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5362 1.1 6-8 438 - Jackson Wingfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 784 students
1.2 miles
1985 Scanlon Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350 1.2 9-12 784 - Jackson Wilkins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
1.3 miles
1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 371-4306 1.3 PK-5 461
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