Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Winona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% 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
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
61%
47%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Winona Separate 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Winona Elementary School?
641 students attend Winona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Winona Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winona Elementary School?
Winona Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winona Elementary School offer ?
Winona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Winona Elementary School part of?
Winona Elementary School is part of Winona Separate School District.
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