Crenshaw Elementary School (Closed 2020)

108 W C Franklin Street
Crenshaw, MS 38621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crenshaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
40-49%
46%
(18-19)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
97%
45%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Crenshaw Elementary School?
93 students attend Crenshaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Crenshaw Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crenshaw Elementary School?
Crenshaw Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crenshaw Elementary School offer ?
Crenshaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crenshaw Elementary School part of?
Crenshaw Elementary School is part of North Panola School District.

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