East Elementary School (Closed 2021)

208 Meadowbrook Road
Greenwood, MS 38930
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
477 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
15%
46%
(18-19)
15%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
7%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Black
94%
45%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
40%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.11

Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leflore County School District
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
477 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Leflore County School District.

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