Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bankston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
5%
Black
64%
47%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood 51±¬ÁÏ District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Bankston Elementary School?
379 students attend Bankston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bankston Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bankston Elementary School?
Bankston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bankston Elementary School offer ?
Bankston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bankston Elementary School part of?
Bankston Elementary School is part of Greenwood 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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