Spann Elementary School

Summary:

Spann Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, Mississippi. With a student population of 395, the school has a predominantly African American student body (80.76% in 2022-2023) and has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 1-2 star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Spann Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with test scores on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 50.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57.7%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 37.6% of 3rd graders, 25.4% of 4th graders, and 34.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Spann Elementary has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged households. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 18.5 students per teacher in recent years.

When comparing Spann Elementary to nearby schools, the academic performance gap becomes even more apparent. For instance, in 2023-2024, Spann's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 50.7% was significantly lower than the 91.3% rate at nearby Casey Elementary School. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 198 out of 404 Mississippi elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 309 out of 390 in 2023-2024, suggesting that Spann is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state. Addressing the underlying issues, such as limited resources, teacher turnover, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, will be crucial in improving Spann Elementary's academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

1615 Brecon Drive
Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 987-3532

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,851

Students who attend Spann Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.6%

Hispanic:

19.9%

White:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spann Elementary School ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 9^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.38. (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 (76.6%), Hispanic (19.9%), White (1.8%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spann Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 13^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Spann Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spann Elementary School is $12,851. 21 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spann 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 Spann Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	32.98	280^th	394	28.9%
2009	39.58	253^rd	392	35.5%
2010	19.78	352^nd	403	12.7%
2011	31.23	318^th	418	23.9%
2012	45.67	226^th	414	45.4%
2013	47.86	225^th	408	44.9%
2014	43.57	233^rd	394	40.9%
2015	40.55	228^th	402	43.3%
2016	23.57	313^th	394	20.6%
2017	41.80	231^st	406	43.1%
2018	51.40	198^th	404	51.0%
2019	35.56	262^nd	397	34.0%
2021	19.79	299^th	381	21.5%
2022	34.36	252^nd	382	34.0%
2023	40.92	224^th	377	40.6%
2024	24.38	309^th	390	20.8%

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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 Spann Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	269	189	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	462
1991	264	205	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	473
1992	239	200	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	455
1993	191	214	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	420
1994	148	229	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	394
1995	76	181	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	278
1996	76	181	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	278
1997	74	196	23	4	1	n/a	n/a	298
1998	63	263	23	5	1	n/a	n/a	355
1999	42	317	30	5	2	n/a	n/a	396
2000	45	348	25	4	1	n/a	n/a	423
2001	19	355	19	5	5	n/a	n/a	403
2002	20	343	11	13	0	n/a	n/a	387
2003	20	343	11	13	0	n/a	n/a	387
2004	26	349	8	27	0	n/a	n/a	410
2005	14	338	11	17	0	n/a	n/a	380
2006	19	339	7	26	2	n/a	n/a	393
2007	11	350	9	30	0	n/a	n/a	400
2008	10	387	9	43	0	n/a	n/a	449
2009	9	336	13	64	0	0	0	422
2010	10	342	11	72	0	0	0	435
2011	9	356	5	72	0	0	2	444
2012	8	357	7	64	2	0	1	439
2013	12	385	5	66	1	0	5	474
2014	15	387	9	69	0	0	3	483
2015	13	371	3	85	1	0	2	475
2016	14	395	5	86	2	0	4	506
2017	13	382	6	78	1	1	4	485
2018	14	328	5	78	0	2	6	433
2019	11	366	2	70	1	1	6	457
2020	12	385	1	66	0	0	14	478
2021	7	365	2	50	1	0	14	439
2022	9	349	1	51	0	0	15	425
2023	9	319	2	57	0	0	8	395
2024	7	292	2	76	0	1	3	381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	462	23.7	19.4	n/a
1991	473	22.9	20.6	n/a
1992	455	22.5	20.2	61.1
1993	420	22.2	18.9	63.3
1994	394	24.1	16.3	63.5
1995	278	19.1	14.6	64.7
1996	278	19.1	14.6	64.7
1997	298	17.7	16.8	69.8
1998	355	20.3	17.5	69.3
1999	396	22.4	17.7	78
2000	423	22.1	19.1	78.7
2001	403	23.6	17.1	81.1
2002	387	19.8	19.5	82.9
2003	387	19.8	19.5	82.9
2004	410	19.1	21.5	73.4
2005	380	20.5	18.5	53.2
2006	393	20.4	19.3	85.5
2007	400	21.9	18.3	84.5
2008	449	23.3	19.3	85.1
2009	422	23.9	17.7	86.7
2010	435	23.5	18.4	87.6
2011	444	22.4	19.7	87.2
2012	439	21.2	20.6	89.7
2013	474	21.2	22.3	90.5
2014	483	24.7	19.5	90.7
2015	475	25.0	19.0	100
2016	506	24.0	21.0	100
2017	485	25.0	19.3	100
2018	433	23.9	18.0	100
2019	457	23.9	19.0	100
2020	478	22.3	21.3	100
2021	439	23.6	18.5	100
2022	425	22.8	18.5	100
2023	395	29.1	13.5	100
2024	381	28.1	13.5	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 Spann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	462	23.7	19.4	n/a
1991	473	22.9	20.6	n/a
1992	455	22.5	20.2	61.1
1993	420	22.2	18.9	63.3
1994	394	24.1	16.3	63.5
1995	278	19.1	14.6	64.7
1996	278	19.1	14.6	64.7
1997	298	17.7	16.8	69.8
1998	355	20.3	17.5	69.3
1999	396	22.4	17.7	78
2000	423	22.1	19.1	78.7
2001	403	23.6	17.1	81.1
2002	387	19.8	19.5	82.9
2003	387	19.8	19.5	82.9
2004	410	19.1	21.5	73.4
2005	380	20.5	18.5	53.2
2006	393	20.4	19.3	85.5
2007	400	21.9	18.3	84.5
2008	449	23.3	19.3	85.1
2009	422	23.9	17.7	86.7
2010	435	23.5	18.4	87.6
2011	444	22.4	19.7	87.2
2012	439	21.2	20.6	89.7
2013	474	21.2	22.3	90.5
2014	483	24.7	19.5	90.7
2015	475	25.0	19.0	100
2016	506	24.0	21.0	100
2017	485	25.0	19.3	100
2018	433	23.9	18.0	100
2019	457	23.9	19.0	100
2020	478	22.3	21.3	100
2021	439	23.6	18.5	100
2022	425	22.8	18.5	100
2023	395	29.1	13.5	100
2024	381	28.1	13.5	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 Spann Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,687
2018	$8,980
2019	$8,759
2020	$10,173
2021	$10,524
2022	$12,851

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spann Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 262^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 224^th of 377 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spann Elementary School)	43.1	53.4	10.3%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	23.6	28	4.4%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	42.5	43.8	1.3%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	33.3	39.6	6.3%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	28.8	46.4	17.6%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	26.3	36.2	9.9%
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 (Spann Elementary School)	56.3	63.7	7.4%
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	457	395	13.6%
African American	366	319	12.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	70	57	18.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	11	9	18.2%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Spann 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
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
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
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
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
Mc Leod Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Sandlewood Place	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3597	363	22	16.2	100.0%	5 (1.4%)	349 (96.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$12,316
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
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
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
Revive	Public, Charter	K-2	5301 Old Canton Road	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Revive	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 345-1310	284	22	13.0	99.6%	1 (0.4%)	274 (96.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$18,872
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 Spann Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Spann Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Spann Elementary School a good school?

Spann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Spann Elementary School?

Students at Spann Elementary School are 77% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% White.

What district is Spann Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Spann Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Spann Elementary School.

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