Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Iuka 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 is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iuka Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Iuka Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iuka Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
2%
47%
White
90%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iuka Elementary School's ranking?
Iuka Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Iuka Elementary School?
411 students attend Iuka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Iuka Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iuka Elementary School?
Iuka Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iuka Elementary School offer ?
Iuka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iuka Elementary School part of?
Iuka Elementary School is part of Tishomingo Co Special Mun Sch School District.
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