East Elementary School

Summary:

East Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving grades 3-5 with a student population of 262. The school is part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, which is ranked 123 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 94%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Leflore County Elementary, Bankston Elementary, and Davis Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. The school consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with only 24.2% of 3rd graders, 22.4% of 4th graders, and 16.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, and 51.7%, respectively. East Elementary School has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of schools statewide over the past four school years.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at East Elementary School (100%) indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. Despite being one of the lowest-performing schools in the state, East Elementary School has not shown significant improvement in its rankings or academic performance over the past four school years, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resources, and leadership to identify and address the root causes of the persistent underperformance.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 208 Meadowbrook Road
       Greenwood, MS  38930


(662) 459-8013

District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,993 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.8%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Elementary School ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91%), Hispanic (5.8%), White (2.2%). (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 Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.7. 5 elementary schools in the Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare East Elementary School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary School is $11,993, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District 123rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.07 371st 381 2.6%
2022 4.69 378th 382 1.0%
2023 4.86 373rd 377 1.1%
2024 5.27 385th 390 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for East Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 3 324 0 16 0 0 0 0 343
2021 3 273 0 17 0 0 0 0 293
2022 1 267 0 15 0 0 2 0 285
2023 2 247 0 12 0 0 1 0 262
2024 5 203 0 13 0 0 2 0 223

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 East Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 343 22.7 15.0 100
2021 293 20.8 14.0 100
2022 285 20.1 14.1 100
2023 262 20.4 12.8 100
2024 223 16.2 13.7 100

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 East Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 343 22.7 15.0 100
2021 293 20.8 14.0 100
2022 285 20.1 14.1 100
2023 262 20.4 12.8 100
2024 223 16.2 13.7 100

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 East Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,693
2020 $10,078
2021 $10,648
2022 $11,993

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended East Elementary School.

Students at East Elementary School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% White.

East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.


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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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