Aberdeen Elementary School

Summary:

Aberdeen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, with a student population of 301. The school is part of the Amory School District, which is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Aberdeen Elementary has a predominantly African American student body, with 94.68% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 students per teacher and higher-than-average spending of $9,868 per student, Aberdeen Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the MAAP assessments. In 2023-2024, only 29.3% of 3rd graders and 30% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 57.1%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were also lower than the state, with 41.9% of 3rd graders and 34.3% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.3% and 55%. This consistent underperformance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students, who come from a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.94% to 100% over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Caledonia Elementary and East Amory School, which are within a similar distance, Aberdeen Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing, with the lowest test scores and the lowest statewide ranking. This suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 508 W. Commerce St
       Aberdeen, MS  39730


(662) 369-4782

District: Aberdeen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,868 Help


Students who attend Aberdeen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Belle Shivers Middle School
High:    Aberdeen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.7%
White:
4.0%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Aberdeen Elementary School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.7%), White (4%), Asian (0.7%). (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 Aberdeen Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Aberdeen Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen Elementary School is $9,868.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Aberdeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen School District 108th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.09 338th 390 13.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 10 373 0 5 0 0 3 0 391
2012 9 407 2 1 0 0 5 0 424
2013 11 403 2 0 0 0 8 0 424
2014 11 394 1 0 0 0 9 0 415
2015 13 346 0 1 2 0 1 0 363
2016 17 420 0 1 3 0 2 0 443
2017 23 397 1 0 0 0 13 0 434
2018 15 350 3 0 0 0 11 0 379
2019 16 345 3 0 0 0 9 0 373
2020 6 315 3 0 0 0 9 0 333
2021 6 291 4 0 0 0 6 0 307
2022 5 272 2 0 0 0 3 0 282
2023 12 285 2 0 0 0 2 0 301

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 Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 391 23.1 16.9 99
2012 424 23.8 17.8 97.9
2013 424 24.3 17.3 98.3
2014 415 26.1 15.8 98.3
2015 363 21.0 17.2 98.9
2016 443 32.0 13.8 100
2017 434 25.9 16.7 100
2018 379 25.6 14.7 100
2019 373 27.6 13.4 100
2020 333 23.7 14.0 100
2021 307 23.5 13.0 100
2022 282 22.6 12.4 98.9
2023 301 28.1 10.6 100

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 Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 391 23.1 16.9 99
2012 424 23.8 17.8 97.9
2013 424 24.3 17.3 98.3
2014 415 26.1 15.8 98.3
2015 363 21.0 17.2 98.9
2016 443 32.0 13.8 100
2017 434 25.9 16.7 100
2018 379 25.6 14.7 100
2019 373 27.6 13.4 100
2020 333 23.7 14.0 100
2021 307 23.5 13.0 100
2022 282 22.6 12.4 98.9
2023 301 28.1 10.6 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aberdeen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,296 (13.1%) $8,572 (86.9%) $9,868

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Elementary School)44.234.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District)44.234.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen Elementary School)58.547.6
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen School District)58.547.6
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students373301
 19.3%
African American345285
 17.4%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1612
 25%
Two or More Races92
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen Elementary School

Students at Aberdeen Elementary School are 95% African American, 4% White.

Students who attend Aberdeen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belle Shivers Middle School
High : Aberdeen High School

Aberdeen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Aberdeen 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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