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:
20^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,741

Students who attend Ackerman Elementary usually attend:

High:

Choctaw County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

African American:

25.4%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.51. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Ackerman Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Choctaw County School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), African American (25.4%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ackerman Elementary is 11.5, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Choctaw County School District! (See more...)

Compare Ackerman Elementary employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ackerman Elementary is $12,741, 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 30^th 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
2008	62.29	142^nd	394	64.0%
2009	77.72	75^th	392	80.9%
2010	63.15	148^th	403	63.3%
2011	70.19	109^th	418	73.9%
2012	77.43	77^th	414	81.4%
2013	75.70	92^nd	408	77.5%
2014	91.99	11^th	394	97.2%
2015	89.44	28^th	402	93.0%
2016	84.59	43^rd	394	89.1%
2017	82.77	48^th	406	88.2%
2018	82.93	50^th	404	87.6%
2019	86.25	42^nd	397	89.4%
2021	84.95	47^th	381	87.7%
2022	90.26	24^th	382	93.7%
2023	88.39	27^th	377	92.8%
2024	90.51	20^th	390	94.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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	Total
1990	322	224	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	550
1991	324	220	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	547
1992	326	220	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	547
1993	306	219	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	525
1994	361	257	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	621
1995	339	280	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	621
1996	339	280	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	621
1997	330	266	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	597
1998	324	260	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	586
1999	339	236	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	578
2000	343	218	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	566
2001	371	223	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	598
2002	389	199	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	602
2003	389	199	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	602
2004	377	182	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	569
2005	415	171	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	597
2006	407	163	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	578
2007	420	152	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	581
2008	429	141	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	578
2009	413	124	4	3	1	0	0	545
2010	405	128	2	4	1	0	3	543
2011	385	131	1	7	0	0	7	531
2012	365	137	0	2	0	0	8	512
2013	359	151	0	3	0	0	10	523
2014	335	159	0	2	0	0	11	507
2015	331	172	0	1	0	0	12	516
2016	330	179	0	4	0	0	14	527
2017	337	180	1	3	0	0	16	537
2018	334	173	0	2	0	0	19	528
2019	343	145	2	2	0	0	13	505
2020	335	154	2	3	0	0	10	504
2021	323	145	2	4	0	0	14	488
2022	333	133	2	5	0	0	11	484
2023	342	126	3	5	0	0	11	487
2024	323	117	2	4	0	0	15	461

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
2024	461	39.8	11.5	64

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
2024	461	39.8	11.5	64

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,865
2018	$10,427
2019	$10,626
2020	$11,740
2021	$12,305
2022	$12,741

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ackerman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th 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)	60.6	75.4	14.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)	60.3	67.7	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)	43.9	44.3	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)	51	54.4	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)	83.1	90	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)	72.5	81.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)	80	88	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)	65.4	80.2	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)	81.3	86	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)	68.6	70.8	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)	62.5	87.7	25.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)	52	72.4	20.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Ackerman Elementary)	64.1	82.5	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Choctaw County School District)	66.1	77	10.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman Elementary)	75.7	71.9	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Choctaw County School District)	61.6	64	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman Elementary)	80	72.2	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County School District)	65.6	68.3	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	505	487	3.6%
African American	145	126	13.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	342	0.3%
Two or More Races	13	11	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.8%	99.4%	36.6%

Schools Near Ackerman Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Ackerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8475 Ms Hwy 15	Ackerman	39735	Choctaw County	Choctaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 285-4052	461	40	11.5	64.0%	323 (70.1%)	117 (25.4%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	90.5	20^th of 390 public elementary schools	94.9%		88.4	27^th of 377 public elementary schools	92.8%	7	78.2	92.5	90.2	61.7	54.5	73.2	90.2	88.3	94.2	$12,741
Weir Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Marion Kelly Drive	Weir	39772	Choctaw County	Choctaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 547-7079	126	13	9.5	97.6%	31 (24.6%)	86 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.1%)	67.5	124^th of 390 public elementary schools	68.2%		44.5	206^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.4%	82	71.4	57.1	50.0	41.2	50.0	50.0	58.3	76.4	91.6	$20,636
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	127 Sturgis Maben Road	Sturgis	39769	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 465-7956	196	16	12.0	80.6%	99 (50.5%)	96 (49.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41	242^nd of 390 public elementary schools	37.9%		44.3	208^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.8%	34	42.3	45.0	36.7		46.2	60.0	50.0		66.7	$13,625
French Camp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Church Street	French Camp	39745	Choctaw County	Choctaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 547-7102	122	11	11.2	62.3%	95 (77.9%)	22 (18.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	88.4	29^th of 390 public elementary schools	92.6%		82	52^nd of 377 public elementary schools	86.2%	23		80.0	63.2	50.0		89.4	75.0	66.6	89.5	$16,338
Fair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	177 N Columbus Avenue	Louisville	39339	Winston County	Louisville Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 773-5946	383	33	11.6	100.0%	39 (10.2%)	320 (83.6%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)								(n/a)										$11,495
Louisville Elementary School	Public	3-5	172 N Columbus Avenue	Louisville	39339	Winston County	Louisville Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 773-3258	274	27	10.1	100.0%	22 (8.0%)	239 (87.2%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	43.5	224^th of 390 public elementary schools	42.6%		40.9	226^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.1%	2	51.5	47.6	30.9		51.5	40.7	51.1		76.2	$13,934
East Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 South Street	Mathiston	39752	Webster County	Webster County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 263-8373	425	37	11.6	47.3%	373 (87.8%)	46 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	86.3	38^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.3%		83.2	48^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.3%	10	67.8	77.6	64.4		71.5	81.7	79.7		84.8	$9,872
Eupora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Naron Street	Eupora	39744	Webster County	Webster County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 258-6735	410	32	12.8	66.6%	270 (65.9%)	107 (26.1%)	7 (1.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	84.7	46^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.2%		72	94^th of 377 public elementary schools	75.1%	48	67.3	75.0	68.4		63.6	83.4	68.4		88.3	$10,087
Greenlee Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	26050 Hwy 12	Mc Cool	39108	Attala County	Attala County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 674-5263	317	28	11.2	100.0%	235 (74.1%)	76 (24.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	86.7	36^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.8%		78.7	64^th of 377 public elementary schools	83.0%	28	81.6	71.9	76.6	46.1	81.6	68.8	59.6	80.8	93.6	$13,128

Frequently Asked Questions about Ackerman Elementary

Is Ackerman Elementary a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Ackerman Elementary?

Students at Ackerman Elementary are 70% White, 25% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ackerman Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Ackerman Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ackerman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ackerman Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Choctaw County High School

What district is Ackerman Elementary in?

Choctaw County School District

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