West Amory Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Attendance Zone: West Amory School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Amory, MS, covering approximately 78.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Amory Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Amory Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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
How many students attend West Amory Elementary School?
355 students attend West Amory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Amory Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% 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 West Amory Elementary School?
West Amory Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Amory Elementary School offer ?
West Amory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Amory Elementary School part of?
West Amory Elementary School is part of Amory School District.
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