Falkner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
4%
Black
(19-20)10%
48%
White
(19-20)86%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
65%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Falkner Elementary School?
284 students attend Falkner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Falkner Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Falkner Elementary School offer ?
Falkner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Falkner Elementary School part of?
Falkner Elementary School is part of North Tippah School District.
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