Lester Elementary School vs. Key Elementary School
Should I attend Lester Elementary School or Key Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Key Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lester 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
159 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#654 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
21
30
Grade 1 Students
33
43
Grade 2 Students
26
40
Grade 3 Students
28
50
Grade 4 Students
26
33
Grade 5 Students
25
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
97%
98%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
