Shirley Elementary School

Summary:

Shirley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, Mississippi, with a student population of 174 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 92% of students identifying as such.

Shirley Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.5% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, and 25.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly lower than the state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, and 51.7% respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also notably lower than nearby schools like Clausell Elementary and Key Elementary, which serve similar student populations. Additionally, Shirley Elementary has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from low-income households.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, Shirley Elementary has been a consistently low-performing school, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools and receiving a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's challenges may be influenced by a combination of factors, such as the high poverty rate of the student population, resource constraints within the Jackson Public School District, and potential challenges in teacher recruitment and retention. Addressing these issues will be crucial in improving academic outcomes for the students at Shirley Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

330 Judy Street
Jackson, MS 39212

(601) 371-4336

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,825

Students who attend Shirley Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Two or more races:

4.0%

White:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shirley Elementary School ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 22^nd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.71. (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 (92.5%), two or more races (4%), White (3.4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shirley Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 4^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Shirley Elementary School employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shirley Elementary School is $13,825, which is the 6^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shirley 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 Shirley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	16.67	354^th	394	10.2%
2009	16.70	347^th	392	11.5%
2010	19.74	353^rd	403	12.4%
2011	14.09	400^th	418	4.3%
2012	29.58	322^nd	414	22.2%
2013	17.27	369^th	408	9.6%
2014	33.92	288^th	394	26.9%
2015	20.96	340^th	402	15.4%
2016	23.57	314^th	394	20.3%
2017	33.25	279^th	406	31.3%
2018	19.55	339^th	404	16.1%
2019	24.72	309^th	397	22.2%
2021	13.18	337^th	381	11.5%
2022	20.37	308^th	382	19.4%
2024	10.71	367^th	390	5.9%

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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 Shirley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	256	150	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
1991	244	172	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1992	198	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
1993	219	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1994	205	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
1995	160	146	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1996	160	146	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1997	176	157	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1998	130	188	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1999	120	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
2000	115	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2001	95	200	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	296
2002	64	288	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	354
2003	64	288	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	354
2004	62	360	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
2005	51	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
2006	43	361	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	407
2007	45	402	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
2008	41	363	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	407
2009	37	356	0	4	0	0	0	397
2010	22	338	0	5	0	0	5	370
2011	24	330	0	2	0	0	3	359
2012	11	353	0	4	0	0	3	371
2013	17	341	0	4	0	0	6	368
2014	9	354	0	1	0	0	4	368
2015	8	327	0	3	1	0	3	342
2016	7	320	0	6	1	0	6	340
2017	10	285	0	6	1	0	3	305
2018	5	277	0	4	2	0	3	291
2019	4	293	0	1	1	0	3	302
2020	4	238	0	4	0	0	1	247
2021	3	206	0	7	0	0	1	217
2022	7	190	0	4	0	0	2	203
2023	6	161	0	0	0	0	7	174

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 Shirley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	407	19.0	21.4	n/a
1991	417	19.0	21.9	n/a
1992	321	15.0	21.4	61.1
1993	342	14.2	24.1	63.5
1994	322	17.0	18.9	63.4
1995	307	18.5	16.6	64.5
1996	307	18.5	16.6	64.5
1997	333	18.8	17.7	69.7
1998	318	18.0	17.7	69.2
1999	260	18.2	14.3	78.1
2000	269	15.6	17.2	78.4
2001	296	20.1	14.7	81.1
2002	354	20.0	17.7	83.1
2003	354	20.0	17.7	83.1
2004	422	21.8	19.4	79.4
2005	422	24.2	17.4	59.2
2006	407	20.5	19.9	95.1
2007	447	23.6	18.9	94.2
2008	407	22.2	18.3	97.3
2009	397	20.5	19.4	98.2
2010	370	22.0	16.8	99.2
2011	359	22.1	16.2	97.8
2012	371	21.5	17.1	98.1
2013	368	20.2	18.2	98.9
2014	368	21.2	17.2	98.9
2015	342	18.0	19.0	100
2016	340	19.0	17.8	100
2017	305	14.8	20.5	100
2018	291	14.4	20.2	100
2019	302	14.9	20.2	100
2020	247	15.4	16.0	100
2021	217	17.1	12.6	100
2022	203	16.7	12.1	100
2023	174	14.6	11.8	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 Shirley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	407	19.0	21.4	n/a
1991	417	19.0	21.9	n/a
1992	321	15.0	21.4	61.1
1993	342	14.2	24.1	63.5
1994	322	17.0	18.9	63.4
1995	307	18.5	16.6	64.5
1996	307	18.5	16.6	64.5
1997	333	18.8	17.7	69.7
1998	318	18.0	17.7	69.2
1999	260	18.2	14.3	78.1
2000	269	15.6	17.2	78.4
2001	296	20.1	14.7	81.1
2002	354	20.0	17.7	83.1
2003	354	20.0	17.7	83.1
2004	422	21.8	19.4	79.4
2005	422	24.2	17.4	59.2
2006	407	20.5	19.9	95.1
2007	447	23.6	18.9	94.2
2008	407	22.2	18.3	97.3
2009	397	20.5	19.4	98.2
2010	370	22.0	16.8	99.2
2011	359	22.1	16.2	97.8
2012	371	21.5	17.1	98.1
2013	368	20.2	18.2	98.9
2014	368	21.2	17.2	98.9
2015	342	18.0	19.0	100
2016	340	19.0	17.8	100
2017	305	14.8	20.5	100
2018	291	14.4	20.2	100
2019	302	14.9	20.2	100
2020	247	15.4	16.0	100
2021	217	17.1	12.6	100
2022	203	16.7	12.1	100
2023	174	14.6	11.8	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 Shirley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,018
2018	$8,219
2019	$9,714
2020	$11,886
2021	$11,794
2022	$13,824

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirley 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 309^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 308^th of 382 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Elementary School)	48.8	23.1	25.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	34.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	46.4	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shirley Elementary School)	30.8	7.7	23.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	23.6	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	49.5	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Elementary School)	41.3	23.3	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	25	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	43.8	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shirley Elementary School)	10.9	32.6	21.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	17.9	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	45.5	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shirley Elementary School)	27.8	29.6	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	32.2	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	46.5	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shirley Elementary School)	5.6	11.1	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	13.6	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	36.6	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Shirley Elementary School)	30.6	72	41.4%
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	302	174	42.4%
African American	293	161	45.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	6	50%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Shirley 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Richland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Spell Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-4375	384	34	11.1	99.2%	186 (48.4%)	87 (22.7%)	56 (14.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.8%)								(n/a)								$11,436
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 Shirley Elementary School

How many students attend Shirley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Shirley Elementary School.

Is Shirley Elementary School a good school?

Shirley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Shirley Elementary School?

Students at Shirley Elementary School are 93% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Shirley Elementary School attend?

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

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

What district is Shirley Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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