Grenada Elementary School

250 Pender Drive
Grenada, MS 38902

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Rating

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Top 10%

Tel: (662) 226-2584

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Grenada Elementary School serves 1,890 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Grenada Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grenada Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Grenada Elementary School's student population of 1,890 students has grown by 39% over five school years.

The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

1,890 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

131 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Grenada Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Grenada Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#75 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Grenada Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grenada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grenada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

n/a

Black

48%

White

49%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Grenada Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Grenada Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grenada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grenada School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grenada Elementary School's ranking?

Grenada Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Grenada Elementary School?

1,890 students attend Grenada Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Grenada Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Grenada Elementary School?

Grenada Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Grenada Elementary School offer ?

Grenada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Grenada Elementary School part of?

Grenada Elementary School is part of Grenada School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,890 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education