Serving 458 students in grades 1-4, Otken 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire Mccomb, MS school district, encompassing approximately 44.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otken Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
To produce students empowered to change the world.
School Rankings
Otken 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 Otken 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
#504 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dark Green, White, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otken Elementary School's ranking?
Otken Elementary School is ranked #504 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Otken Elementary School often compared to?
Otken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osyka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Otken Elementary School?
458 students attend Otken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Otken Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otken Elementary School?
Otken Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otken Elementary School offer ?
Otken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otken Elementary School part of?
Otken Elementary School is part of Mccomb School District.
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