Friars Point Elementary School

Summary:

Friars Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Friars Point, Mississippi, serving 145 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Coahoma County School District, which is ranked 112 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Friars Point Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 88.28% African American, far exceeding the state average. The school consistently underperforms the state and district in academic proficiency, with just 30.4% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts and only 4.3% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%, respectively. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among its students.

While Friars Point Elementary School's low student-teacher ratio suggests the potential for more individualized attention, the school's academic performance continues to decline. Neighboring schools within the Coahoma County School District, such as Lyon Elementary and Jonestown Elementary, also struggle with low proficiency rates, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, some schools in nearby districts, like Dundee Elementary in the Tunica County School District, demonstrate higher academic performance, indicating that the issues at Friars Point Elementary may be specific to the Coahoma County School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 350 South Street
       Friars Point, MS  38631


(662) 383-2477

District: Coahoma County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,417 Help


Students who attend Friars Point Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.3%
White:
6.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Friars Point Elementary School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.3%), White (6.9%), Hispanic (4.1%). (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 Coahoma County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friars Point Elementary School is 9.6. 1 elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friars Point Elementary School is $11,417, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Coahoma County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coahoma County School District 112th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Friars Point Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 19.54 339th 394 14.0%
2009 8.98 383rd 392 2.3%
2010 17.95 363rd 403 9.9%
2011 12.98 402nd 418 3.8%
2012 20.56 368th 414 11.1%
2013 37.56 270th 408 33.8%
2014 19.28 347th 394 11.9%
2015 47.56 194th 402 51.7%
2016 30.77 271st 394 31.2%
2017 32.85 284th 406 30.0%
2018 30.92 286th 404 29.2%
2019 22.26 316th 397 20.4%
2021 16.53 322nd 381 15.5%
2022 12.97 349th 382 8.6%
2023 11.48 355th 377 5.8%
2024 12.55 355th 390 9.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Open Quote FES is a wonderful school for any child to attend. There is no idle time at FES. There is always something for the kids to do. The staff there is concern about the kids education. Love those BRAVES!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Friars Point Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 418 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 10 398 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 6 381 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1993 0 352 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 0 334 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 3 277 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 3 277 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1997 6 270 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 0 285 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 0 296 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 1 343 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 2 312 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 1 319 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 1 319 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 0 305 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 1 276 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 1 258 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 3 251 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 0 227 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 0 213 0 3 0 0 0 0 216
2010 0 214 0 3 0 0 0 0 217
2011 2 195 0 4 0 0 0 0 201
2012 2 172 0 5 0 0 1 0 180
2013 5 172 0 4 0 0 0 0 181
2014 0 156 0 0 0 0 0 0 156
2015 0 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 158
2016 2 158 0 0 0 0 1 0 161
2017 2 157 0 0 0 0 1 0 160
2018 4 159 0 0 0 0 1 0 164
2019 6 144 0 0 0 0 3 0 153
2020 8 128 0 0 0 0 2 0 138
2021 3 119 0 0 0 0 1 0 123
2022 12 156 0 6 0 0 0 0 174
2023 10 128 0 6 0 0 1 0 145

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 Friars Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1991 419 25.1 16.6 n/a
1992 394 21.0 18.7 93.4
1993 354 20.0 17.7 94.4
1994 339 21.0 16.1 93.5
1995 286 19.0 15.1 91.3
1996 286 19.0 15.1 91.3
1997 282 18.7 15.1 91.5
1998 289 18.5 15.6 92.4
1999 300 18.5 16.2 91.3
2000 347 22.6 15.4 94.2
2001 324 21.1 15.4 91.7
2002 324 19.3 16.8 98.5
2003 324 19.3 16.8 98.5
2004 310 17.6 17.6 99
2005 279 15.5 18.0 98.9
2006 262 0.5 524.0 98.9
2007 257 12.3 20.9 98.8
2008 229 14.3 16.0 98.7
2009 216 15.4 14.0 98.6
2010 217 15.3 14.1 98.6
2011 201 12.5 16.0 95.5
2012 180 11.2 16.0 98.3
2013 181 16.6 10.8 98.3
2014 156 10.3 15.0 98.1
2015 158 10.0 15.8 100
2016 161 11.0 14.6 100
2017 160 13.7 11.6 100
2018 164 10.1 16.2 100
2019 153 10.9 14.0 100
2020 138 9.2 14.9 100
2021 123 11.2 10.9 100
2022 174 14.2 12.2 100
2023 145 14.9 9.6 100

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 Friars Point Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1991 419 25.1 16.6 n/a
1992 394 21.0 18.7 93.4
1993 354 20.0 17.7 94.4
1994 339 21.0 16.1 93.5
1995 286 19.0 15.1 91.3
1996 286 19.0 15.1 91.3
1997 282 18.7 15.1 91.5
1998 289 18.5 15.6 92.4
1999 300 18.5 16.2 91.3
2000 347 22.6 15.4 94.2
2001 324 21.1 15.4 91.7
2002 324 19.3 16.8 98.5
2003 324 19.3 16.8 98.5
2004 310 17.6 17.6 99
2005 279 15.5 18.0 98.9
2006 262 0.5 524.0 98.9
2007 257 12.3 20.9 98.8
2008 229 14.3 16.0 98.7
2009 216 15.4 14.0 98.6
2010 217 15.3 14.1 98.6
2011 201 12.5 16.0 95.5
2012 180 11.2 16.0 98.3
2013 181 16.6 10.8 98.3
2014 156 10.3 15.0 98.1
2015 158 10.0 15.8 100
2016 161 11.0 14.6 100
2017 160 13.7 11.6 100
2018 164 10.1 16.2 100
2019 153 10.9 14.0 100
2020 138 9.2 14.9 100
2021 123 11.2 10.9 100
2022 174 14.2 12.2 100
2023 145 14.9 9.6 100

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 Friars Point Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,855 (16.2%) $9,562 (83.8%) $11,417

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Friars Point Elementary School

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 316th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 377 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Friars Point Elementary School)10.74.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)36.438.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Friars Point Elementary School)14.29.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)29.734.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Friars Point Elementary School)26.633.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)23.432
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Friars Point Elementary School)2013.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)28.116
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Friars Point Elementary School)4020
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)3632.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Friars Point Elementary School)2524
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)25.634.2
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Friars Point Elementary School)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Coahoma County School District)42.448.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Friars Point Elementary School)11.80
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)2222.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Friars Point Elementary School)29.410
 19.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)30.523.5
 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 Students153145
 5.2%
African American144128
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White610
 66.7%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Friars Point Elementary School

Friars Point Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Friars Point Elementary School are 88% African American, 7% White, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Friars Point Elementary School.

Students who attend Friars Point Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Coahoma County Junior/Senior High 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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