Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Crystal Springs 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crystal Springs Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Crystal Springs, MS, covering an area of approximately 256 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crystal Springs Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crystal Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crystal Springs Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
77%
45%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger Cubs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Crystal Springs Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Crystal Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Crystal Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesson Attendance Center, Hazlehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Crystal Springs Elementary School?
482 students attend Crystal Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Crystal Springs Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crystal Springs Elementary School?
Crystal Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crystal Springs Elementary School offer ?
Crystal Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crystal Springs Elementary School part of?
Crystal Springs Elementary School is part of Copiah County School District.
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