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:
347^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,416

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

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.0%

White:

1.0%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Key Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 14^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.05. (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 (98%), Hispanic (1%), White (1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Key Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 14^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Key Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Key Elementary School is $13,416, which is the 13^th 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 110^th 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
2008	43.81	239^th	394	39.3%
2009	44.16	235^th	392	40.1%
2010	47.34	228^th	403	43.4%
2011	38.72	276^th	418	34.0%
2012	20.10	371^st	414	10.4%
2013	17.68	368^th	408	9.8%
2014	58.79	168^th	394	57.4%
2015	21.26	336^th	402	16.4%
2016	32.70	258^th	394	34.5%
2017	37.06	259^th	406	36.2%
2018	78.05	70^th	404	82.7%
2019	73.77	91^st	397	77.1%
2021	18.21	311^th	381	18.4%
2022	41.26	223^rd	382	41.6%
2023	47.40	193^rd	377	48.8%
2024	15.05	347^th	390	11.0%

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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 Key Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	232	277	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	517
1991	232	286	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	525
1992	205	227	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	435
1993	192	218	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	414
1994	185	220	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	407
1995	147	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1996	147	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1997	156	310	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	466
1998	108	279	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
1999	100	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	361
2000	57	300	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
2001	44	318	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
2002	14	340	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	357
2003	14	340	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	357
2004	25	402	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	428
2005	15	424	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	440
2006	14	441	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	455
2007	10	403	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	417
2008	4	440	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	444
2009	1	421	0	3	0	0	0	425
2010	1	451	0	3	0	0	3	458
2011	2	414	0	5	0	0	1	422
2012	8	456	0	2	0	0	0	466
2013	7	407	0	2	0	0	5	421
2014	8	415	0	3	0	0	3	429
2015	11	394	0	7	1	0	2	415
2016	10	327	0	5	1	0	1	344
2017	14	323	0	3	0	0	2	342
2018	11	328	0	1	0	0	4	344
2019	14	297	0	4	0	0	8	323
2020	7	254	0	4	0	0	5	270
2021	2	251	0	2	0	0	0	255
2022	3	247	0	2	0	0	1	253
2023	2	195	0	2	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,827
2018	$8,889
2019	$9,742
2020	$11,180
2021	$10,891
2022	$13,416

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 91^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 193^rd 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)	74.3	51.5	22.8%
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 (Key Elementary School)	53.9	27.3	26.6%
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 (Key Elementary School)	47.5	78.8	31.3%
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 (Key Elementary School)	45.9	45.5	0.4%
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 (Key Elementary School)	62.5	36.7	25.8%
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 (Key Elementary School)	75	20	55%
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 (Key Elementary School)	66.7	80	13.3%
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	323	199	38.4%
African American	297	195	34.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	2	85.7%
Two or More Races	8	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Key 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
Key Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	699 W. McDowell Road	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4333	199	16	12.8	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	195 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	347^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.0%		47.4	193^rd of 377 public elementary schools	48.8%	154	35.9	32.1	39.3	20.5	10.7	25.0	57.2	$13,416
Lester Elementary School	Public	K-5	2350 Oakhurst Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4339	187	15	12.6	100.0%	3 (1.6%)	176 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.9	388^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	7.9	3.6	28.0	2.6	7.1	8.0	40.0	$15,077
Sykes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3555 Simpson Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4303	325	23	14.3	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	247 (76.0%)	70 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	11.8	361^st of 390 public elementary schools	7.4%		19.8	322^nd of 377 public elementary schools	14.6%	39	28.1	36.6	36.8	10.6	30.8	12.3	44.9	$12,869
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 Castle Hill Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4306	316	23	14.0	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	304 (96.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2.9	389^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.3%		34	261^st of 377 public elementary schools	30.8%	128	25.8	9.8	17.1	9.7	8.0	8.6	28.6	$12,816
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 Oak Forest Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4342	207	15	13.9	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	204 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3	387^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.8%		7.6	368^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.4%	19	24.1	18.5	21.7	0.0	7.4	13.0	26.0	$13,336
Shirley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Judy Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4336	174	15	11.8	100.0%	6 (3.4%)	161 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	10.7	367^th of 390 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)	37.5	20.0	25.8	22.5	29.3	25.8	38.8	$13,825
Isable Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1716 Isable Street	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5310	269	21	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	256 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	11	364^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.7%		18.5	329^th of 377 public elementary schools	12.7%	35	31.3	20.0	35.3	12.5	15.0	41.2	58.9	$14,254
Oak Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	1831 Smallwood Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4330	318	22	14.5	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	308 (96.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	19.8	334^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.4%		16.3	333^rd of 377 public elementary schools	11.7%	1	20.0	39.0	37.8	7.7	39.0	37.8	64.8	$13,312
Clausell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	231	19	12.0	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	224 (97.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.7	265^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	45.9	58.8	32.4	37.8	41.2	14.7	58.9	$13,661
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3180 McDowell Road Ext	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-1412	430	29	14.6	100.0%	7 (1.6%)	373 (86.7%)	42 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	7	381^st of 390 public elementary schools	2.3%		12.1	350^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.2%	31	26.8	38.0	12.5	20.7	20.0	14.0	22.8	$13,113

Frequently Asked Questions about Key Elementary School

Is Key Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Key Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Key Elementary School attend?

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

What district is Key Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Key Elementary School?

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

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