Boyd Elementary School

Summary:

Boyd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 405 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and slightly higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Boyd Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, with only 19.1% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 23.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, far below the state averages. The school's student population is predominantly African American (over 90%) and all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate.

While other nearby schools, such as Casey Elementary, Walton Elementary, and North Jackson Elementary, also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Boyd Elementary on state assessments, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

4531 Broadmeadow Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

(601) 987-3504

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,064

Students who attend Boyd Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Chastain Middle School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Murrah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.4%

Hispanic:

5.6%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boyd Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 17^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.97. (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 (92.4%), Hispanic (5.6%), White (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyd Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 8^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Boyd Elementary School employs 27.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyd Elementary School is $13,064. 19 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boyd Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	32.19	283^rd	394	28.2%
2009	30.28	289^th	392	26.3%
2010	73.26	95^th	403	76.4%
2011	24.86	352^nd	418	15.8%
2012	40.77	253^rd	414	38.9%
2013	28.66	319^th	408	21.8%
2014	13.02	370^th	394	6.1%
2015	22.43	331^st	402	17.7%
2016	8.18	392^nd	394	0.5%
2017	15.47	361^st	406	11.1%
2018	9.01	391^st	404	3.2%
2019	9.68	381^st	397	4.0%
2021	9.09	370^th	381	2.9%
2022	7.51	370^th	382	3.1%
2023	15.13	338^th	377	10.3%
2024	11.97	359^th	390	7.9%

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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 Boyd Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	173	362	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	545
1991	210	458	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	682
1992	212	442	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	665
1993	210	514	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	734
1994	175	551	8	1	9	n/a	n/a	744
1995	88	736	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	836
1996	88	736	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	836
1997	53	739	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	806
1998	28	641	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	679
1999	13	773	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	793
2000	13	853	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	867
2001	10	859	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	870
2002	3	439	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2003	3	439	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2004	1	488	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
2005	1	444	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	446
2006	6	461	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	471
2007	7	401	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	412
2008	4	396	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	408
2009	4	427	0	0	1	0	0	432
2010	1	423	0	2	0	0	0	426
2011	1	406	0	2	1	0	0	410
2012	7	410	0	3	0	0	0	420
2013	19	693	0	3	0	0	6	721
2014	16	581	0	3	0	0	5	605
2015	13	606	0	2	0	0	1	622
2016	10	530	0	3	0	0	3	546
2017	7	456	1	2	0	0	3	469
2018	9	492	0	3	0	0	2	506
2019	5	427	0	1	0	0	1	434
2020	3	415	0	21	0	0	2	441
2021	9	411	0	18	0	0	8	446
2022	3	429	0	26	0	0	6	464
2023	8	369	0	25	0	0	3	405
2024	5	315	0	19	0	0	2	341

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 Boyd Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	545	24.7	22.0	n/a
1991	682	31.3	21.7	n/a
1992	665	29.5	22.5	61.2
1993	734	31.5	23.3	63.4
1994	744	35.0	21.3	63.4
1995	836	40.0	20.9	64.6
1996	836	40.0	20.9	64.6
1997	806	37.8	21.3	69.7
1998	679	35.8	19.0	69.2
1999	793	43.2	18.4	78.1
2000	867	43.7	19.8	78.7
2001	870	40.8	21.3	81
2002	442	24.0	18.4	83
2003	442	24.0	18.4	83
2004	489	24.3	20.1	81.2
2005	446	24.8	18.0	73.1
2006	471	24.9	18.9	85.1
2007	412	24.0	17.2	90.8
2008	408	20.2	20.2	92.6
2009	432	23.8	18.2	93.8
2010	426	24.3	17.5	94.6
2011	410	24.9	16.4	93.9
2012	420	23.8	17.6	96.7
2013	721	35.2	20.4	96.4
2014	605	30.5	19.7	96.7
2015	622	34.0	18.2	100
2016	546	29.0	18.8	100
2017	469	26.7	17.5	100
2018	506	28.5	17.7	100
2019	434	26.5	16.3	100
2020	441	26.1	16.8	100
2021	446	29.2	15.2	100
2022	464	29.6	15.6	100
2023	405	32.1	12.6	100
2024	341	27.1	12.5	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 Boyd Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	545	24.7	22.0	n/a
1991	682	31.3	21.7	n/a
1992	665	29.5	22.5	61.2
1993	734	31.5	23.3	63.4
1994	744	35.0	21.3	63.4
1995	836	40.0	20.9	64.6
1996	836	40.0	20.9	64.6
1997	806	37.8	21.3	69.7
1998	679	35.8	19.0	69.2
1999	793	43.2	18.4	78.1
2000	867	43.7	19.8	78.7
2001	870	40.8	21.3	81
2002	442	24.0	18.4	83
2003	442	24.0	18.4	83
2004	489	24.3	20.1	81.2
2005	446	24.8	18.0	73.1
2006	471	24.9	18.9	85.1
2007	412	24.0	17.2	90.8
2008	408	20.2	20.2	92.6
2009	432	23.8	18.2	93.8
2010	426	24.3	17.5	94.6
2011	410	24.9	16.4	93.9
2012	420	23.8	17.6	96.7
2013	721	35.2	20.4	96.4
2014	605	30.5	19.7	96.7
2015	622	34.0	18.2	100
2016	546	29.0	18.8	100
2017	469	26.7	17.5	100
2018	506	28.5	17.7	100
2019	434	26.5	16.3	100
2020	441	26.1	16.8	100
2021	446	29.2	15.2	100
2022	464	29.6	15.6	100
2023	405	32.1	12.6	100
2024	341	27.1	12.5	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 Boyd Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,010
2018	$9,354
2019	$9,357
2020	$10,409
2021	$10,665
2022	$13,064

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyd Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 381^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 338^th of 377 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boyd Elementary School)	30.4	25.7	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyd Elementary School)	13.4	34.6	21.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd Elementary School)	20	22	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyd Elementary School)	11.1	33.9	22.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd Elementary School)	22.1	30.3	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyd Elementary School)	3.9	18.2	14.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Boyd Elementary School)	25	45.4	20.4%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
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	434	405	6.7%
African American	427	369	13.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	25	2400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	8	60%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Boyd 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	341	27	12.5	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	315 (92.4%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$13,064
Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Public, Charter	K-4	787 E. Northside Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	569	31	18.5	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	556 (97.7%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.2	357^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.4	363^rd of 377 public elementary schools	3.7%	6	35.6	32.7		16.7	28.3			$12,179
McWillie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4851 McWillie Circle	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3709	406	27	14.7	100.0%	88 (21.7%)	285 (70.2%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	87.3	34^th of 390 public elementary schools	91.3%		90.6	19^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.0%	15	91.3	84.7	58.8	73.9	69.2	76.4	82.4	$12,376
Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Forest Avenue	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3519	290	21	13.6	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	280 (96.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30.5	275^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.5%		48.9	188^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.1%	87	42.2	38.3	40.0	33.4	29.8	55.6	62.2	$13,657
Spann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1615 Brecon Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3532	381	28	13.5	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	292 (76.6%)	76 (19.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	24.4	309^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.8%		40.9	224^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.6%	85	50.7	39.7	32.7	37.6	25.4	34.5	54.6	$12,851
Casey Elementary School	Public	K-5	2101 Lake Circle	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3510	250	20	12.5	100.0%	7 (2.8%)	235 (94.0%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	62.7	145^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.8%		81.1	54^th of 377 public elementary schools	85.7%	91	47.7	62.2	56.9	40.9	66.7	56.9	81.0	$14,273
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	348	26	13.5	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	345 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 N. James M. Davis Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3528	329	24	13.7	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	322 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	32.2	271^st of 390 public elementary schools	30.5%		38.6	242^nd of 377 public elementary schools	35.8%	29	49.1	50.0	33.4	31.6	60.0	23.5	58.9	$12,418
Ida B. Wells Apac School	Public	4-5	1120 Riverside Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5387	34	4	7.8	100.0%	8 (23.5%)	24 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	96.7	4^th of 390 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		86.7	93.8		86.6	81.3	100.0	$61,034

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyd Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Boyd Elementary School?

Students at Boyd Elementary School are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% White.

How many students attend Boyd Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Boyd Elementary School.

Is Boyd Elementary School a good school?

Boyd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What district is Boyd Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

What schools do graduates of Boyd Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Chastain Middle School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Murrah High School

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