Pontotoc Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 657 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
25%
45%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pontotoc Elementary School?
657 students attend Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pontotoc Elementary School?
Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc City School District.
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