Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poindexter 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
98%
45%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Poindexter Elementary School?
112 students attend Poindexter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Poindexter Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poindexter Elementary School?
Poindexter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poindexter Elementary School offer ?
Poindexter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poindexter Elementary School part of?
Poindexter Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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