Heartland Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Heartland Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
373 students attend Heartland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heartland Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Heartland Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Heartland Elementary School part of?
Heartland Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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