Saltillo Primary School
Saltillo Primary School serves 732 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Saltillo Primary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 732 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Saltillo Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 48% |
| White | 81% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saltillo Primary School is Saltillo High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Guntown Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saltillo Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saltillo Saltillo High School Math: 40% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 965 students10
1.2 miles
146 Tiger Dr.
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-5466 1.2 9-12 965 - Saltillo Saltillo Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 810 students10
2.6 miles
424 South 3rd Street
Saltillo, MS 38866
(662) 869-2211 2.6 3-5 810 - Guntown Guntown Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 759 students10
3.1 miles
1539 Main St.
Guntown, MS 38849
(662) 348-8801 3.1 6-8 759 - Baldwyn Baldwyn Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 315 students10
7.7 miles
515 Bender Circle
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1010 7.7 K-4 315 - Baldwyn Baldwyn High School Math: 46% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 475 students10
8.1 miles
512 North Fourth Street
Baldwyn, MS 38824
(662) 365-1020 8.1 5-12 475
School Reviews
| 5 Great school! Teachers are very focused on teaching and being creative in doing so. Great facility. School is very focused on reading and math skills. - Posted by Parent - mrsim |
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