Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'bannon Elementary School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
O'bannon Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
You can get anywhere you want to go from here
School Rankings
O'bannon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'bannon Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#368 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
90%
45%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #368 out of 795 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend O'bannon Elementary School?
543 students attend O'bannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of O'bannon Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'bannon Elementary School?
O'bannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'bannon Elementary School part of?
O'bannon Elementary School is part of Western Line Schools.
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