Key Elementary School

Summary:

Key Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 199 students in grades PK-5. 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 from SchoolDigger. Key Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 97% of students identifying as such.

Key Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 35.9% of 3rd graders, 32.1% of 4th graders, and 39.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, and 51.7%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 20.5% of 3rd graders, 10.7% of 4th graders, and 25% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.3%, 55%, and 53.7%. The school has also experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Key Elementary School to nearby schools within the Jackson Public School District, such as Bates Elementary, Pecan Park Elementary, and Shirley Elementary, it becomes evident that the academic performance challenges are not unique to Key Elementary. Many of these surrounding schools also struggle with low proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, with scores often well below the state averages. The high rates of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rates, may be a significant factor contributing to the academic challenges faced by Key Elementary School and its surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 699 W. McDowell Road
       Jackson, MS  39204


(601) 371-4333

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
347th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,889 Help


Students who attend Key Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bailey Middle Apac School
    Northwest Middle School
    Peeples Middle School
High:    Wingfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.0%
White:
1.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Key Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 14th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98%), Hispanic (1%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Key Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 14th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Key Elementary School is $8,889, which is the 14th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

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


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Rank History for Key Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 43.81 239th 394 39.3%
2009 44.16 235th 392 40.1%
2010 47.34 228th 403 43.4%
2011 38.72 276th 418 34.0%
2012 20.10 371st 414 10.4%
2013 17.68 368th 408 9.8%
2014 58.79 168th 394 57.4%
2015 21.26 336th 402 16.4%
2016 32.70 258th 394 34.5%
2017 37.06 259th 406 36.2%
2018 78.05 70th 404 82.7%
2019 73.77 91st 397 77.1%
2021 18.21 311th 381 18.4%
2022 41.26 223rd 382 41.6%
2023 47.40 193rd 377 48.8%
2024 15.05 347th 390 11.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Key Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 232 277 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 232 286 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 205 227 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 192 218 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 185 220 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 147 243 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 147 243 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 156 310 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 108 279 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 100 261 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 57 300 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 44 318 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 14 340 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 14 340 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 25 402 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 15 424 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 14 441 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 10 403 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 4 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 1 421 0 3 0 0 0 0 425
2010 1 451 0 3 0 0 3 0 458
2011 2 414 0 5 0 0 1 0 422
2012 8 456 0 2 0 0 0 0 466
2013 7 407 0 2 0 0 5 0 421
2014 8 415 0 3 0 0 3 0 429
2015 11 394 0 7 1 0 2 0 415
2016 10 327 0 5 1 0 1 0 344
2017 14 323 0 3 0 0 2 0 342
2018 11 328 0 1 0 0 4 0 344
2019 14 297 0 4 0 0 8 0 323
2020 7 254 0 4 0 0 5 0 270
2021 2 251 0 2 0 0 0 0 255
2022 3 247 0 2 0 0 1 0 253
2023 2 195 0 2 0 0 0 0 199

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 Key Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 22.7 22.7 n/a
1991 525 24.0 21.8 n/a
1992 435 19.8 21.9 61.1
1993 414 19.0 21.8 63.3
1994 407 22.0 18.5 63.4
1995 390 22.1 17.6 64.6
1996 390 22.1 17.6 64.6
1997 466 22.7 20.5 69.7
1998 387 22.7 17.0 69.3
1999 361 23.4 15.4 78.1
2000 358 23.0 15.6 78.8
2001 362 24.5 14.8 81.2
2002 357 21.1 16.9 82.9
2003 357 21.1 16.9 82.9
2004 428 24.3 17.6 86.9
2005 440 27.7 15.9 66.4
2006 455 23.9 19.0 92.1
2007 417 27.0 15.4 95
2008 444 24.6 18.0 95
2009 425 24.8 17.1 96.5
2010 458 24.0 19.0 95.4
2011 422 24.4 17.2 97.9
2012 466 24.3 19.1 97.9
2013 421 23.6 17.8 95.5
2014 429 23.2 18.4 98.1
2015 415 21.0 19.7 100
2016 344 20.0 17.2 100
2017 342 21.0 16.2 100
2018 344 18.4 18.6 100
2019 323 18.2 17.6 100
2020 270 17.3 15.5 100
2021 255 17.4 14.6 100
2022 253 13.9 18.1 100
2023 199 15.5 12.8 100

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 Key Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 22.7 22.7 n/a
1991 525 24.0 21.8 n/a
1992 435 19.8 21.9 61.1
1993 414 19.0 21.8 63.3
1994 407 22.0 18.5 63.4
1995 390 22.1 17.6 64.6
1996 390 22.1 17.6 64.6
1997 466 22.7 20.5 69.7
1998 387 22.7 17.0 69.3
1999 361 23.4 15.4 78.1
2000 358 23.0 15.6 78.8
2001 362 24.5 14.8 81.2
2002 357 21.1 16.9 82.9
2003 357 21.1 16.9 82.9
2004 428 24.3 17.6 86.9
2005 440 27.7 15.9 66.4
2006 455 23.9 19.0 92.1
2007 417 27.0 15.4 95
2008 444 24.6 18.0 95
2009 425 24.8 17.1 96.5
2010 458 24.0 19.0 95.4
2011 422 24.4 17.2 97.9
2012 466 24.3 19.1 97.9
2013 421 23.6 17.8 95.5
2014 429 23.2 18.4 98.1
2015 415 21.0 19.7 100
2016 344 20.0 17.2 100
2017 342 21.0 16.2 100
2018 344 18.4 18.6 100
2019 323 18.2 17.6 100
2020 270 17.3 15.5 100
2021 255 17.4 14.6 100
2022 253 13.9 18.1 100
2023 199 15.5 12.8 100

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 Key Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,204 (13.5%) $7,685 (86.5%) $8,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Key Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 377 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Key Elementary School)74.351.5
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)36.139.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Key Elementary School)53.927.3
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)25.933.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Key Elementary School)47.578.8
 31.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)32.641.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Key Elementary School)45.945.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)2739
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Key Elementary School)62.536.7
 25.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)33.243.2
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Key Elementary School)7520
 55%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)25.626.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Key Elementary School)66.780
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)44.260
 15.8%
   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 Students323199
 38.4%
African American297195
 34.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White142
 85.7%
Two or More Races80
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Key Elementary School

Key Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Key Elementary School.

Students at Key Elementary School are 98% African American, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
Middle : Peeples Middle School
High : Wingfield 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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