O'bannon Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
O'bannon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'bannon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O'bannon Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
495 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
O'bannon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of O'bannon Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%

Black
87%
47%

White
9%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'bannon Elementary School's ranking?
O'bannon Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend O'bannon Elementary School?
495 students attend O'bannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of O'bannon Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'bannon Elementary School?
O'bannon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'bannon Elementary School offer ?
O'bannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is O'bannon Elementary School part of?
O'bannon Elementary School is part of Western Line School District.
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