North Pontotoc Elementary School

8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 762 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : North Pontotoc Elementary School serves the north part of its school district in Ecru, MS, covering an area of approximately 153.6 square miles. Most students live about 15-20 minutes away, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 14.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

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School Rankings

North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#210 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

64%
52%

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48%
42%

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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

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Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
7%

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Black
9%
45%

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White
67%
40%

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Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.51

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(22-23)
23.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%

Showing 2013–2024. View full 23-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Pontotoc Elementary School's ranking?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Pontotoc Elementary School often compared to?
North Pontotoc Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pontotoc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School?
762 students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Pontotoc Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
North Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : North Pontotoc Elementary School serves the north part of its school district in Ecru, MS, covering an area of approximately 153.6 square miles. Most students live about 15-20 minutes away, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 14.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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