Stern Elementary School

Summary:

Stern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenville, Mississippi, serving 176 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Greenville Public Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stern Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 24.3%, compared to the state average of 57.7% and the district average of 34.9%. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can contribute to academic challenges.

While Stern Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 12.7 over the past three school years, this advantage has not translated into improved academic performance. The school's persistent underperformance suggests that addressing the socioeconomic factors and providing targeted interventions and support will be crucial in driving meaningful and sustainable improvements. Nearby schools, such as Sanders Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, and Edna M Scott Elementary School, may offer alternative options for families seeking a higher-performing school within the Greenville Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 1-5

522 McAllister Street
Greenville, MS 38701

(662) 334-7131

District: Greenville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,287

Students who attend Stern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Coleman Middle School
High:	Greenville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

White:

1.6%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stern Elementary School ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.57. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), White (1.6%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greenville Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stern Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 4^th best among 6 elementary schools in the Greenville Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Stern Elementary School employs 14.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stern Elementary School is $15,287, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Greenville Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Greenville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville Public Schools 124^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stern Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	45.62	230^th	394	41.6%
2009	42.63	239^th	392	39.0%
2010	9.94	389^th	403	3.5%
2011	42.29	261^st	418	37.6%
2012	37.50	275^th	414	33.6%
2013	35.46	283^rd	408	30.6%
2014	57.69	177^th	394	55.1%
2015	31.86	274^th	402	31.8%
2016	27.80	289^th	394	26.6%
2017	10.59	393^rd	406	3.2%
2018	16.11	359^th	404	11.1%
2019	13.68	360^th	397	9.3%
2021	12.94	338^th	381	11.3%
2022	15.68	333^rd	382	12.8%
2023	25.51	298^th	377	21.0%
2024	8.57	375^th	390	3.8%

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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 Stern Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	23	509	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	532
1991	20	528	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	548
1992	16	497	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	513
1993	24	624	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648
1994	15	552	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	567
1995	1	490	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1996	1	490	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1997	3	476	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	479
1998	2	497	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	499
1999	0	536	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	536
2000	0	509	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	509
2001	1	461	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	463
2002	45	322	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	368
2003	45	322	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	368
2004	45	285	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	334
2005	52	340	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	396
2006	56	326	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
2007	47	310	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	362
2008	36	328	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	370
2009	45	286	5	0	0	0	0	336
2010	2	392	0	0	0	0	0	394
2011	1	280	0	0	0	0	0	281
2012	1	232	0	0	0	0	0	233
2013	1	246	0	0	0	0	0	247
2014	3	250	0	0	0	0	0	253
2015	1	242	0	1	2	0	0	246
2016	1	242	0	1	0	0	0	244
2017	2	300	0	0	0	0	0	302
2018	1	329	0	0	0	0	0	330
2019	1	270	1	0	0	0	0	272
2020	1	253	0	0	0	0	0	254
2021	0	219	0	0	0	0	0	219
2022	3	205	0	0	0	0	1	209
2023	3	173	0	0	0	0	0	176
2024	3	182	0	0	0	0	1	186

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 Stern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	532	24.6	21.6	n/a
1991	548	24.8	22.0	n/a
1992	513	24.6	20.8	78.9
1993	648	24.8	26.1	79.9
1994	567	22.2	25.5	85
1995	491	25.0	19.6	77.8
1996	491	25.0	19.6	77.8
1997	479	22.5	21.3	81.6
1998	499	25.2	19.8	81.8
1999	536	25.0	21.4	85.3
2000	509	27.6	18.4	87.2
2001	463	25.9	17.9	87.9
2002	368	4.0	92.0	89.9
2003	368	4.0	92.0	89.9
2004	334	28.6	11.7	76
2005	396	29.6	13.4	81.1
2006	386	28.2	13.7	78.2
2007	362	27.7	13.1	98.9
2008	370	27.7	13.4	81.4
2009	336	26.8	12.5	88.4
2010	394	21.4	18.3	98.2
2011	281	20.1	13.9	98.2
2012	233	16.8	13.8	98.3
2013	247	14.6	16.8	92.7
2014	253	15.8	15.9	96
2015	246	19.0	12.9	100
2016	244	18.0	13.5	100
2017	302	16.3	18.4	100
2018	330	16.2	20.3	100
2019	272	18.3	14.7	100
2020	254	16.4	15.4	100
2021	219	18.0	12.1	100
2022	209	16.3	12.7	100
2023	176	15.8	11.1	100
2024	186	14.1	13.1	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 Stern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	532	24.6	21.6	n/a
1991	548	24.8	22.0	n/a
1992	513	24.6	20.8	78.9
1993	648	24.8	26.1	79.9
1994	567	22.2	25.5	85
1995	491	25.0	19.6	77.8
1996	491	25.0	19.6	77.8
1997	479	22.5	21.3	81.6
1998	499	25.2	19.8	81.8
1999	536	25.0	21.4	85.3
2000	509	27.6	18.4	87.2
2001	463	25.9	17.9	87.9
2002	368	4.0	92.0	89.9
2003	368	4.0	92.0	89.9
2004	334	28.6	11.7	76
2005	396	29.6	13.4	81.1
2006	386	28.2	13.7	78.2
2007	362	27.7	13.1	98.9
2008	370	27.7	13.4	81.4
2009	336	26.8	12.5	88.4
2010	394	21.4	18.3	98.2
2011	281	20.1	13.9	98.2
2012	233	16.8	13.8	98.3
2013	247	14.6	16.8	92.7
2014	253	15.8	15.9	96
2015	246	19.0	12.9	100
2016	244	18.0	13.5	100
2017	302	16.3	18.4	100
2018	330	16.2	20.3	100
2019	272	18.3	14.7	100
2020	254	16.4	15.4	100
2021	219	18.0	12.1	100
2022	209	16.3	12.7	100
2023	176	15.8	11.1	100
2024	186	14.1	13.1	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 Stern Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,867
2018	$9,047
2019	$10,014
2020	$11,646
2021	$11,769
2022	$15,287

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stern Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 360^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 298^th of 377 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stern Elementary School)	11.4	23.4	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Public Schools)	29.7	40.8	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stern Elementary School)	36.1	49	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville Public Schools)	34.4	38.6	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stern Elementary School)	22.9	21.7	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Public Schools)	22.4	36.2	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stern Elementary School)	37.5	60.8	23.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville Public Schools)	32.4	38.5	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stern Elementary School)	11.7	24.3	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville Public Schools)	18.6	41.2	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stern Elementary School)	8.3	37.8	29.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville Public Schools)	20.4	31.2	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Stern Elementary School)	16.6	32.4	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Greenville Public Schools)	35.8	50	14.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	176	35.3%
African American	270	173	35.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Stern Elementary School

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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
Stern Elementary School	Public	1-5	522 McAllister Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7131	186	14	13.1	100.0%	3 (1.6%)	182 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8.6	375^th of 390 public elementary schools	3.8%		25.5	298^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.0%	77	24.3	32.3	16.0		32.4	8.8	24.0		28.0	$15,287
Webb Preparatory School	Public	K	600 S. Harvey Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7146	258	31	8.3	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	246 (95.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$12,483
Armstrong Elementary School	Public	1-5	528 RedBud Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7121	121	13	9.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	119 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	9.5	371^st of 390 public elementary schools	4.9%		29.1	284^th of 377 public elementary schools	24.7%	87	22.6	29.4	17.9		22.6	29.4	32.1		39.3	$13,932
Boyd Elementary School	Public	1-5	1021 South Colorado	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7166	312	18	16.9	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	305 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	21	324^th of 390 public elementary schools	16.9%		30.8	273^rd of 377 public elementary schools	27.6%	51	53.0	36.8	26.6		53.0	28.1	26.6		31.3	$10,707
Mc Bride Pre-K Academy	Public	PK	438 N. Poplar Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 334-7136	131	12	10.4	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	128 (97.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$15,399
Akin Elementary School	Public	1-5	361 Bowman Blvd.	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7161	313	20	15.4	100.0%	11 (3.5%)	289 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	22.2	318^th of 390 public elementary schools	18.5%		24	305^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.1%	13	44.2	33.4	24.5		25.0	35.2	32.7		67.4	$10,153
Weddington Elementary School	Public	1-5	668 Sampson Road	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7101	219	15	14.2	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	218 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.9	377^th of 390 public elementary schools	3.3%		27.4	291^st of 377 public elementary schools	22.8%	86	19.6	27.9	33.3		23.5	4.7	20.0		42.9	$11,939
Trigg Elementary School	Public	1-5	3004 Lincoln Drive	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7177	234	17	14.1	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	227 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	20	332^nd of 390 public elementary schools	14.9%		45.7	203^rd of 377 public elementary schools	46.2%	129	37.8	37.8	24.3		51.4	33.3	16.2		51.3	$12,454
O'Bannon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1209 S. Raceway Road	Greenville	38704	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 332-4830	522	43	12.0	100.0%	25 (4.8%)	478 (91.6%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	43.7	223^rd of 390 public elementary schools	42.8%		51.3	176^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.3%	47	54.0	52.0	53.9	41.8	54.0	33.3	41.3	35.9	62.9	$12,213
Edna M Scott Elementary School	Public	1-5	404 E Third Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5013	236	19	12.2	100.0%	7 (3.0%)	209 (88.6%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	32.2	269^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.0%		15.2	336^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.9%	67	48.9	29.4	48.0		41.8	31.3	32.0		70.0	$14,940

Frequently Asked Questions about Stern Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Stern Elementary School?

Students at Stern Elementary School are 98% African American, 2% White.

How many students attend Stern Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Stern Elementary School.

What district is Stern Elementary School in?

Greenville Public Schools

Is Stern Elementary School a good school?

Stern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Stern Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Coleman Middle School
High : Greenville High School

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