Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stone Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stone Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
21%
47%
White
72%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stone Elementary School's ranking?
Stone Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Stone Elementary School?
589 students attend Stone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Stone Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stone Elementary School?
Stone Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stone Elementary School offer ?
Stone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stone Elementary School part of?
Stone Elementary School is part of Stone Co School Dist School District.
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