Verona Elementary School

Summary:

Verona Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Verona, Mississippi, with a student population of 324 that is predominantly African American. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Lee County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.

Verona Elementary's academic challenges are significant, with only 27.8% of 3rd graders and 29.1% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.9% and 53% for the district, and 57.7% and 57.1% for the state. The math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 9.7% of 3rd graders and 16.3% of 4th graders meeting proficiency, compared to 45.7% and 48.5% for the district, and 53.3% and 55% for the state. This places Verona Elementary in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap is stark. For example, Shannon Elementary, also in the Lee County School District, outperforms Verona Elementary by a significant margin, with 44.3% of 3rd graders and 48% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts, and 32.9% and 34.7% proficient in Math. Additionally, Verona Elementary's spending per student ($8,341 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby Tupelo Public School District schools, which range from $8,958 to $11,016 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 212 College Ave.
       Verona, MS  38879


(662) 566-7266

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
383rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,341 Help


Students who attend Verona Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Plantersville Middle School
High:    Shannon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.9%
White:
9.0%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Verona Elementary School ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.9%), White (9%), two or more races (6.2%). (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 Verona Elementary School is 10.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Verona Elementary School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verona Elementary School is $8,341, which is the 3rd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lee County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 65th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Verona Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 23.89 321st 394 18.5%
2009 30.19 290th 392 26.0%
2010 9.05 394th 403 2.2%
2011 21.26 370th 418 11.5%
2012 14.18 400th 414 3.4%
2013 46.50 232nd 408 43.1%
2014 47.45 217th 394 44.9%
2015 49.94 179th 402 55.5%
2016 24.08 311th 394 21.1%
2017 37.26 256th 406 36.9%
2018 33.54 276th 404 31.7%
2019 15.64 351st 397 11.6%
2021 17.32 313th 381 17.8%
2022 14.22 339th 382 11.3%
2023 11.73 352nd 377 6.6%
2024 6.13 383rd 390 1.8%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Verona Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Verona Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 386 443 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1991 411 396 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1992 338 434 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 307 414 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1994 292 377 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1995 300 452 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1996 300 452 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1997 262 442 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1998 229 476 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 713
1999 186 552 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 153 587 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2001 126 615 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2002 61 551 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 61 551 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 59 528 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 44 528 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 68 324 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 70 348 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 60 385 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 71 413 4 7 0 0 0 0 495
2010 65 390 2 5 0 0 3 0 465
2011 62 403 0 16 0 0 6 0 487
2012 76 426 0 22 0 0 13 0 537
2013 63 384 0 22 0 0 8 0 477
2014 65 379 0 17 0 0 6 0 467
2015 68 376 0 10 0 0 6 0 460
2016 50 364 0 18 0 0 8 0 440
2017 36 365 0 22 0 0 14 0 437
2018 32 360 1 20 0 0 16 0 429
2019 30 384 1 19 1 0 9 0 444
2020 24 346 2 18 1 0 9 0 400
2021 18 313 2 18 0 0 14 0 365
2022 21 260 0 15 0 0 18 0 314
2023 29 259 0 16 0 0 20 0 324

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 Verona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 837 51.9 16.1 n/a
1991 820 49.5 16.5 n/a
1992 785 46.5 16.8 43.7
1993 729 41.9 17.4 43.1
1994 678 43.4 15.6 42.9
1995 758 44.4 17.1 43
1996 758 44.4 17.1 43
1997 713 44.0 16.2 46
1998 713 43.9 16.2 46.4
1999 745 41.9 17.8 55
2000 750 40.8 18.4 55.3
2001 750 42.5 17.6 57.1
2002 623 43.9 14.2 54.9
2003 623 43.9 14.2 54.9
2004 603 44.5 13.6 93.4
2005 588 41.2 14.3 94.2
2006 396 33.2 11.9 90.2
2007 425 34.6 12.3 93.4
2008 455 33.9 13.4 92.3
2009 495 34.7 14.3 97.6
2010 465 35.2 13.2 94.6
2011 487 32.8 14.8 95.9
2012 537 36.1 14.8 97.8
2013 477 34.1 13.9 97.1
2014 467 31.6 14.7 98.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 97.6
2016 440 30.0 14.6 98
2017 437 31.4 13.9 98.4
2018 429 30.5 14.0 100
2019 444 29.7 14.9 59.5
2020 400 30.8 12.9 100
2021 365 27.9 13.0 100
2022 314 27.5 11.3 100
2023 324 31.7 10.2 100

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 Verona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 837 51.9 16.1 n/a
1991 820 49.5 16.5 n/a
1992 785 46.5 16.8 43.7
1993 729 41.9 17.4 43.1
1994 678 43.4 15.6 42.9
1995 758 44.4 17.1 43
1996 758 44.4 17.1 43
1997 713 44.0 16.2 46
1998 713 43.9 16.2 46.4
1999 745 41.9 17.8 55
2000 750 40.8 18.4 55.3
2001 750 42.5 17.6 57.1
2002 623 43.9 14.2 54.9
2003 623 43.9 14.2 54.9
2004 603 44.5 13.6 93.4
2005 588 41.2 14.3 94.2
2006 396 33.2 11.9 90.2
2007 425 34.6 12.3 93.4
2008 455 33.9 13.4 92.3
2009 495 34.7 14.3 97.6
2010 465 35.2 13.2 94.6
2011 487 32.8 14.8 95.9
2012 537 36.1 14.8 97.8
2013 477 34.1 13.9 97.1
2014 467 31.6 14.7 98.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 97.6
2016 440 30.0 14.6 98
2017 437 31.4 13.9 98.4
2018 429 30.5 14.0 100
2019 444 29.7 14.9 59.5
2020 400 30.8 12.9 100
2021 365 27.9 13.0 100
2022 314 27.5 11.3 100
2023 324 31.7 10.2 100

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 Verona Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $786 (9.4%) $7,555 (90.6%) $8,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Verona 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 351st of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 377 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary School)15.836
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)46.747.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary School)38.622.6
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)51.646.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Elementary School)16.127.6
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)49.753.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Elementary School)23.512.1
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)49.350
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444324
 27%
African American384259
 32.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White3029
 3.3%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%100%
 40.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Verona Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Verona Elementary School.

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

Middle : Plantersville Middle School
High : Shannon High School

Verona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Verona Elementary School are 80% African American, 9% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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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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