Durant Elementary School

Summary:

Durant Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Holmes County Consolidated School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 245 that is predominantly African American.

Despite its small size, Durant Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, with only 26-27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 14-39% proficient in mathematics, well below the state averages. The school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger reflects its academic struggles, which are likely driven by factors such as the 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While Durant Elementary spends $9,307 per student, which is higher than some nearby schools, its performance lags behind, suggesting that funding alone is not the primary issue.

Interestingly, the challenges facing Durant Elementary appear to be systemic within the Holmes County Consolidated School District, as the other schools in the district also struggle academically, ranking in the bottom 25% of Mississippi elementary schools. In contrast, Long Creek Attendance Center, which is in a different school district (Attala County), significantly outperforms the schools in the Holmes County district, highlighting the potential for improvement with the right strategies and resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 65 West Madison Street
       Durant, MS  39063


(662) 653-3176

District: Holmes County Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,307 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Durant Elementary School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Durant Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.9%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durant Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durant Elementary School is $9,307, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Durant Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Holmes County Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes County Consolidated School District 120th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Durant Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.53 378th 397 4.8%
2021 8.53 373rd 381 2.1%
2022 7.20 372nd 382 2.6%
2023 12.43 349th 377 7.4%
2024 15.05 348th 390 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Durant Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.53 248th 264 6.1%
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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 Durant Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 9 326 0 0 0 0 0 0 335
2020 5 313 2 0 0 0 0 0 320
2021 7 267 1 0 0 0 0 0 275
2022 6 239 1 2 0 0 0 0 248
2023 2 235 0 3 0 0 5 0 245

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 Durant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 335 22.8 14.6 100
2020 320 21.5 14.8 100
2021 275 18.1 15.1 100
2022 248 16.3 15.1 100
2023 245 19.3 12.6 100

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 Durant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 335 22.8 14.6 100
2020 320 21.5 14.8 100
2021 275 18.1 15.1 100
2022 248 16.3 15.1 100
2023 245 19.3 12.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Durant Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,354 (14.5%) $7,953 (85.5%) $9,307

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Durant Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 377 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Durant Elementary School)2.418
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)26.220.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durant Elementary School)4.920.5
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)16.526.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Durant Elementary School)13.921.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)18.422.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durant Elementary School)36.121
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)18.427.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Durant Elementary School)1425
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)20.223.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Durant Elementary School)18.67.5
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)10.115.1
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Durant Elementary School)23.357.5
 34.2%
   5th Grade Science (Holmes County Consolidated School District)3746.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students335245
 26.9%
African American326235
 27.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White92
 77.8%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Durant Elementary School

Durant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Durant Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Durant Elementary School.


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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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