Sudduth Elementary School serves 891 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sudduth Elementary School's student population of 891 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 124% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Motto
#ExpectExcellence
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sudduth Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
66%
47%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sudduth Elementary School?
891 students attend Sudduth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sudduth Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sudduth Elementary School?
Sudduth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sudduth Elementary School offer ?
Sudduth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sudduth Elementary School part of?
Sudduth Elementary School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District.
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