Serving 781 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Pike Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Pike Elementary School's student population of 781 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
North Pike Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pike Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
47%
45%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pike Elementary School's ranking?
North Pike Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Pike Elementary School often compared to?
North Pike Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Pike Elementary School?
781 students attend North Pike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Pike Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Pike Elementary School?
North Pike Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pike Elementary School offer ?
North Pike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pike Elementary School part of?
North Pike Elementary School is part of North Pike Schools.
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