Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Park 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Park Elementary School serves the southern part of Vicksburg, MS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 28 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#425 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
60%
45%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Elementary School's ranking?
South Park Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
351 students attend South Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Park Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary School offer ?
South Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Park Elementary School part of?
South Park Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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