Shady Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Shady Grove Elementary School served 595 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
595 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
4%
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Black
40%
47%
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White
48%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
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School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
595 students attend Shady Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shady Grove Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary School offer ?
Shady Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shady Grove Elementary School part of?
Shady Grove Elementary School is part of Jones County School District.

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