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Grenada Elementary School

Summary:

Grenada Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grenada, Mississippi, serving 1,967 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grenada School District, which is ranked 9th out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grenada Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 64% to 77.6%, compared to the state average of 51.7% to 57.7%. In mathematics, Grenada Elementary School's proficiency rates ranged from 72.1% to 81.2%, significantly higher than the state average of 53.3% to 55%. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 90.6% in 2023-2024 was also much higher than the state average of 71.2%. This strong academic performance has earned Grenada Elementary School a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 26 to 58 elementary schools in Mississippi over the past several years.

Grenada Elementary School's student population is relatively balanced, with 48.65% White and 47.08% African American students, which is notable compared to nearby schools like Marshall Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of African American students (57.69%). Additionally, Grenada Elementary School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.4 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students compared to some of the nearby schools in the Coffeeville School District and Carroll County School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 250 Pender Drive
       Grenada, MS  38901

(662) 226-8900

District: Grenada School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,949 Help


Students who attend Grenada Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grenada Middle School
High:    Grenada High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,967

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
African American:
47.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grenada Elementary School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), African American (47.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grenada Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Grenada Elementary School employs 157.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grenada Elementary School is $10,949.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Grenada School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grenada School District 9th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grenada Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 88th 404 78.2%
2019 85.39 48th 397 87.9%
2021 87.88 32nd 381 91.6%
2022 81.88 58th 382 84.8%
2023 88.72 26th 377 93.1%
2024 88.85 26th 390 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Grenada Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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Enrollment information for Grenada Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 661 846 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1511
1996 661 846 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1511
1997 695 870 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1577
1998 747 1006 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1758
1999 738 996 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 1739
2000 752 916 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1671
2001 729 910 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1646
2002 688 770 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1466
2003 688 770 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1466
2004 697 769 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1470
2005 698 717 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1422
2006 763 709 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1487
2007 787 692 9 2 5 n/a n/a 0 1495
2008 761 642 12 6 5 n/a n/a 0 1426
2009 725 649 9 7 8 0 0 0 1398
2010 740 644 6 8 9 0 1 0 1408
2011 709 649 7 9 10 0 9 0 1393
2012 726 684 10 7 5 0 15 0 1447
2013 741 747 9 6 2 2 25 0 1532
2014 723 787 6 7 0 2 21 0 1546
2015 670 742 5 5 2 1 4 0 1429
2016 625 731 4 6 1 2 15 0 1384
2017 650 671 4 4 5 0 21 0 1355
2018 974 990 6 6 8 1 32 0 2017
2019 987 944 5 11 3 0 56 0 2006
2020 985 925 6 10 2 0 52 0 1980
2021 920 907 9 6 2 0 46 0 1890
2022 928 915 6 6 2 0 64 0 1921
2023 957 926 4 8 1 0 71 0 1967

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 Grenada Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1511 76.3 19.8 51.9
1996 1511 76.3 19.8 51.9
1997 1577 79.9 19.7 53
1998 1758 93.2 18.9 53.1
1999 1739 92.7 18.8 59.3
2000 1671 96.3 17.4 59.4
2001 1646 96.1 17.1 59.6
2002 1466 81.1 18.1 59.8
2003 1466 81.1 18.1 59.8
2004 1470 84.5 17.4 64.8
2005 1422 81.8 17.4 64.1
2006 1487 84.5 17.6 64.4
2007 1495 77.8 19.2 65.8
2008 1426 79.2 18.0 66.6
2009 1398 77.7 18.0 70.2
2010 1408 75.2 18.7 72.1
2011 1393 75.3 18.4 71.8
2012 1447 76.4 18.9 73.2
2013 1532 72.4 21.1 75.4
2014 1546 87.1 17.7 78.3
2015 1429 86.0 16.6 72.8
2016 1384 85.0 16.2 80.3
2017 1355 87.7 15.4 79.2
2018 2017 123.4 16.3 77.6
2019 2006 123.1 16.2 76.1
2020 1980 132.5 14.9 77.8
2021 1890 130.7 14.4 99.8
2022 1921 134.3 14.3 99.8
2023 1967 157.3 12.5 99.8

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 Grenada Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1511 76.3 19.8 51.9
1996 1511 76.3 19.8 51.9
1997 1577 79.9 19.7 53
1998 1758 93.2 18.9 53.1
1999 1739 92.7 18.8 59.3
2000 1671 96.3 17.4 59.4
2001 1646 96.1 17.1 59.6
2002 1466 81.1 18.1 59.8
2003 1466 81.1 18.1 59.8
2004 1470 84.5 17.4 64.8
2005 1422 81.8 17.4 64.1
2006 1487 84.5 17.6 64.4
2007 1495 77.8 19.2 65.8
2008 1426 79.2 18.0 66.6
2009 1398 77.7 18.0 70.2
2010 1408 75.2 18.7 72.1
2011 1393 75.3 18.4 71.8
2012 1447 76.4 18.9 73.2
2013 1532 72.4 21.1 75.4
2014 1546 87.1 17.7 78.3
2015 1429 86.0 16.6 72.8
2016 1384 85.0 16.2 80.3
2017 1355 87.7 15.4 79.2
2018 2017 123.4 16.3 77.6
2019 2006 123.1 16.2 76.1
2020 1980 132.5 14.9 77.8
2021 1890 130.7 14.4 99.8
2022 1921 134.3 14.3 99.8
2023 1967 157.3 12.5 99.8

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 Grenada Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,764
2018 $8,288
2019 $8,779
2020 $9,528
2021 $10,040
2022 $10,949

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grenada 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 48th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 377 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grenada Elementary School)60.472.5
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grenada School District)60.472.5
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grenada Elementary School)71.880.5
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grenada School District)71.880.5
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grenada Elementary School)62.762.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grenada School District)62.762.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grenada Elementary School)77.581.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grenada School District)77.581.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grenada Elementary School)55.268.2
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grenada School District)55.268.2
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grenada Elementary School)5967.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grenada School District)5967.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Grenada Elementary School)73.284.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Grenada School District)73.284.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students20061967
 1.9%
African American944926
 1.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White987957
 3%
Two or More Races5671
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%99.8%
 23.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grenada Elementary School

Students at Grenada Elementary School are 49% White, 47% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Grenada Middle School
High : Grenada High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,967 students attended Grenada Elementary School.

Yes. Grenada Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Mississippi elementary schools.


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