Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Mannsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Mannsdale Elementary serves the southwest part of Madison, MS, covering an area of approximately 22.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mannsdale Elementary School's student population of 578 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mannsdale Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)73%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
19%
45%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mannsdale Elementary School often compared to?
Mannsdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Station Elementary School, Madison Avenue Elementary K2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Mannsdale Elementary School?
578 students attend Mannsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mannsdale Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mannsdale Elementary School?
Mannsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mannsdale Elementary School offer ?
Mannsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mannsdale Elementary School part of?
Mannsdale Elementary School is part of Madison County Schools.
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