Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Oktibbeha County 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend East Oktibbeha County Elementary School?
314 students attend East Oktibbeha County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of East Oktibbeha County Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Oktibbeha County Elementary School?
East Oktibbeha County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Oktibbeha County Elementary School offer ?
East Oktibbeha County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Oktibbeha County Elementary School part of?
East Oktibbeha County Elementary School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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