Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Woolmarket Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woolmarket Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Woolmarket Elementary School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woolmarket Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woolmarket Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#26 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
21%
47%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woolmarket Elementary School's ranking?
Woolmarket Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Woolmarket Elementary School often compared to?
Woolmarket Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School, North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Woolmarket Elementary School?
450 students attend Woolmarket Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Woolmarket Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woolmarket Elementary School?
Woolmarket Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woolmarket Elementary School offer ?
Woolmarket Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Woolmarket Elementary School part of?
Woolmarket Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.
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