School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (08-09)
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(08-09)1%
2%
Black
(08-09)98%
50%
White
(08-09)1%
46%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Witherspoon Elementary School?
303 students attend Witherspoon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Witherspoon Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Witherspoon Elementary School offer ?
Witherspoon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Witherspoon Elementary School part of?
Witherspoon Elementary School is part of Meridian Public Schools.
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