Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Senatobia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Senatobia Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Senatobia, MS, encompassing approximately 44.3 square miles. Typical drives to the school take about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Senatobia Elementary School's student population of 879 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Senatobia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Senatobia Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
51%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senatobia Elementary School's ranking?
Senatobia Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Senatobia Elementary School often compared to?
Senatobia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Tate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Senatobia Elementary School?
879 students attend Senatobia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Senatobia Elementary School students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Senatobia Elementary School?
Senatobia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Senatobia Elementary School offer ?
Senatobia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Senatobia Elementary School part of?
Senatobia Elementary School is part of Senatobia Municipal School District.
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