West Bolivar Elementary

Summary:

West Bolivar Elementary is a public elementary school in Rosedale, Mississippi, serving 260 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the North Bolivar Cons School District and has a predominantly African American student population of 95%.

West Bolivar Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.8% to 21.6% in English Language Arts and 2.7% to 11.5% in Mathematics, which are substantially lower than the state and district averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.3 to 14.2 students per teacher, and it spends $9,537 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools. In comparison, the nearby D.M. Smith Elementary, Nailor Elementary School, Parks Elementary School, and Pearman Elementary School, which are part of the Cleveland School District, generally perform better on state assessments and have higher proficiency rates.

The high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at West Bolivar Elementary, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Despite the higher spending per student, the school's consistent low performance suggests that the allocation and utilization of resources may need to be examined to address the unique needs of this school and its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1212 South Main Street
       Rosedale, MS  38769


(662) 759-3823

District: West Bolivar Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,537 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bolivar Elementary ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bolivar Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare West Bolivar Elementary employs 21 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bolivar Elementary is $9,537.
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Rank History for West Bolivar Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.54 335th 406 17.5%
2018 16.40 356th 404 11.9%
2019 19.72 331st 397 16.6%
2021 11.06 353rd 381 7.3%
2022 9.93 361st 382 5.5%
2023 6.98 370th 377 1.9%
2024 2.83 390th 390 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Bolivar Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 7 274 0 3 0 0 0 0 284
2016 8 271 0 3 0 0 0 0 282
2017 11 263 0 3 0 0 0 0 277
2018 3 262 0 4 0 0 1 0 270
2019 2 226 0 5 0 0 0 0 233
2020 2 199 0 5 0 0 0 0 206
2021 6 276 0 6 0 0 4 0 292
2022 7 254 0 7 0 0 5 0 273
2023 4 247 0 4 0 0 5 0 260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Bolivar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 284 18.0 15.7 100
2016 282 19.0 14.8 100
2017 277 16.0 17.2 100
2018 270 17.8 15.1 100
2019 233 14.5 16.0 100
2020 206 15.5 13.2 100
2021 292 21.4 13.6 100
2022 273 19.1 14.2 100
2023 260 21.0 12.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Bolivar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 284 18.0 15.7 100
2016 282 19.0 14.8 100
2017 277 16.0 17.2 100
2018 270 17.8 15.1 100
2019 233 14.5 16.0 100
2020 206 15.5 13.2 100
2021 292 21.4 13.6 100
2022 273 19.1 14.2 100
2023 260 21.0 12.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Bolivar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,973 (20.7%) $7,564 (79.3%) $9,537

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bolivar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 331st of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 370th of 377 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bolivar Elementary)29.328.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bolivar Cons School District)30.221.5
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bolivar Elementary)24.415.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bolivar Cons School District)18.621.6
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bolivar Elementary)30.215.4
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bolivar Cons School District)2516.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Bolivar Elementary)30.311.5
 18.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Bolivar Cons School District)18.220.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233260
 11.6%
African American226247
 9.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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West Bolivar Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at West Bolivar Elementary are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended West Bolivar Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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