Ackerman Elementary

Summary:

Ackerman Elementary is a public elementary school serving 487 students in grades PK-6 in Ackerman, Mississippi, which is part of the Choctaw County School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic achievement.

Ackerman Elementary's students significantly outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates as high as 92.5% in 4th grade English Language Arts and 90.2% in 5th grade Mathematics. The school's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given that over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. In comparison, nearby schools like French Camp Elementary School and Weir Elementary School, which are also in the Choctaw County School District, have lower proficiency rates in several subject areas.

Ackerman Elementary's consistent high performance, with a top-50 statewide ranking for the past decade, suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community that contribute to its success. This success story highlights the potential for schools to overcome socioeconomic barriers and provide quality education to all students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8475 Ms Hwy 15
       Ackerman, MS  39735


(662) 285-4052

District: Choctaw County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,427 Help


Students who attend Ackerman Elementary usually attend:

High:    Choctaw County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
African American:
25.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ackerman Elementary ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Choctaw County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ackerman Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Choctaw County School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), African American (25.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ackerman Elementary is 11.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Choctaw County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ackerman Elementary is $10,427, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Choctaw County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Choctaw County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County School District 30th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ackerman Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.29 142nd 394 64.0%
2009 77.72 75th 392 80.9%
2010 63.15 148th 403 63.3%
2011 70.19 109th 418 73.9%
2012 77.43 77th 414 81.4%
2013 75.70 92nd 408 77.5%
2014 91.99 11th 394 97.2%
2015 89.44 28th 402 93.0%
2016 84.59 43rd 394 89.1%
2017 82.77 48th 406 88.2%
2018 82.93 50th 404 87.6%
2019 86.25 42nd 397 89.4%
2021 84.95 47th 381 87.7%
2022 90.26 24th 382 93.7%
2023 88.39 27th 377 92.8%
2024 90.51 20th 390 94.9%
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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 Ackerman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 322 224 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 324 220 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 326 220 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1993 306 219 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 361 257 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 339 280 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 339 280 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 330 266 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 324 260 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 339 236 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 343 218 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 371 223 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 389 199 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 389 199 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 377 182 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 415 171 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 407 163 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 420 152 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2008 429 141 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 413 124 4 3 1 0 0 0 545
2010 405 128 2 4 1 0 3 0 543
2011 385 131 1 7 0 0 7 0 531
2012 365 137 0 2 0 0 8 0 512
2013 359 151 0 3 0 0 10 0 523
2014 335 159 0 2 0 0 11 0 507
2015 331 172 0 1 0 0 12 0 516
2016 330 179 0 4 0 0 14 0 527
2017 337 180 1 3 0 0 16 0 537
2018 334 173 0 2 0 0 19 0 528
2019 343 145 2 2 0 0 13 0 505
2020 335 154 2 3 0 0 10 0 504
2021 323 145 2 4 0 0 14 0 488
2022 333 133 2 5 0 0 11 0 484
2023 342 126 3 5 0 0 11 0 487

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 Ackerman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 550 26.5 20.7 n/a
1991 547 27.1 20.1 n/a
1992 547 27.2 20.1 56.3
1993 525 28.3 18.6 57.1
1994 621 32.6 19.0 56.7
1995 621 31.9 19.5 58.3
1996 621 31.9 19.5 58.3
1997 597 31.0 19.3 59.6
1998 586 29.2 20.1 60.2
1999 578 30.8 18.8 69
2000 566 32.3 17.5 68.6
2001 598 33.4 17.9 67.1
2002 602 34.7 17.3 67.4
2003 602 34.7 17.3 67.4
2004 569 34.3 16.6 72.9
2005 597 32.8 18.2 68.5
2006 578 33.3 17.4 65.9
2007 581 37.4 15.5 67.1
2008 578 38.7 14.9 65.4
2009 545 39.8 13.7 65
2010 543 40.1 13.5 64.3
2011 531 35.7 14.8 67.2
2012 512 35.8 14.2 63.5
2013 523 33.2 15.7 65.4
2014 507 34.5 14.6 67.9
2015 516 37.0 13.9 68.6
2016 527 37.0 14.2 69.1
2017 537 39.5 13.5 68.7
2018 528 39.8 13.2 65.7
2019 505 38.9 12.9 62.8
2020 504 39.7 12.6 68.7
2021 488 39.4 12.3 99.4
2022 484 41.5 11.6 99.4
2023 487 40.6 11.9 99.4

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 Ackerman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 550 26.5 20.7 n/a
1991 547 27.1 20.1 n/a
1992 547 27.2 20.1 56.3
1993 525 28.3 18.6 57.1
1994 621 32.6 19.0 56.7
1995 621 31.9 19.5 58.3
1996 621 31.9 19.5 58.3
1997 597 31.0 19.3 59.6
1998 586 29.2 20.1 60.2
1999 578 30.8 18.8 69
2000 566 32.3 17.5 68.6
2001 598 33.4 17.9 67.1
2002 602 34.7 17.3 67.4
2003 602 34.7 17.3 67.4
2004 569 34.3 16.6 72.9
2005 597 32.8 18.2 68.5
2006 578 33.3 17.4 65.9
2007 581 37.4 15.5 67.1
2008 578 38.7 14.9 65.4
2009 545 39.8 13.7 65
2010 543 40.1 13.5 64.3
2011 531 35.7 14.8 67.2
2012 512 35.8 14.2 63.5
2013 523 33.2 15.7 65.4
2014 507 34.5 14.6 67.9
2015 516 37.0 13.9 68.6
2016 527 37.0 14.2 69.1
2017 537 39.5 13.5 68.7
2018 528 39.8 13.2 65.7
2019 505 38.9 12.9 62.8
2020 504 39.7 12.6 68.7
2021 488 39.4 12.3 99.4
2022 484 41.5 11.6 99.4
2023 487 40.6 11.9 99.4

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 Ackerman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $974 (9.3%) $9,453 (90.7%) $10,427

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ackerman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 377 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)60.675.4
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)60.367.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)43.944.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)5154.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)83.190
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)72.581.5
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)8088
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)65.480.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)81.386
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)68.670.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)62.587.7
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)5272.4
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Ackerman Elementary)64.182.5
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Choctaw County School District)66.177
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)75.771.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)61.664
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)8072.2
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)65.668.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505487
 3.6%
African American145126
 13.1%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White343342
 0.3%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%99.4%
 36.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ackerman Elementary

Students at Ackerman Elementary are 70% White, 26% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Ackerman Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Choctaw County High School

Yes. Ackerman Elementary ranks in the top 5.1% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Ackerman 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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