Caledonia Elementary School

Summary:

Caledonia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Caledonia, Mississippi, part of the Lowndes County School District. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Caledonia Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Mississippi, ranking in the top 10% of all elementary schools in the state for several years.

Caledonia Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Caledonia had 85.3% proficiency compared to 57.7% for the state and 73.5% for the district. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a significant population of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Caledonia Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13:1 to 15.5:1 over the past few years.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as those in the West Point Consolidated School District and the Columbus Municipal School District, Caledonia Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier. Many of these surrounding schools have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The consistent high performance of Caledonia Elementary, despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school's strong leadership, effective teaching practices, and focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population are key factors contributing to its success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9509 Wolfe Road
Caledonia, MS 39740

(662) 356-2050

District: Lowndes County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,509

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,082

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

African American:

15.9%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caledonia Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.53. (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: White (75.5%), African American (15.9%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School is 12.9. 1 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Caledonia Elementary School employs 83.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caledonia Elementary School is $9,509, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lowndes County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County School District 46^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caledonia Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	90.66	22^nd	394	94.4%
2009	91.01	17^th	392	95.7%
2010	92.61	16^th	403	96.0%
2011	91.22	22^nd	418	94.7%
2012	92.04	20^th	414	95.2%
2013	90.22	23^rd	408	94.4%
2014	92.83	9^th	394	97.7%
2015	96.90	12^th	402	97.0%
2016	95.71	8^th	394	98.0%
2017	93.94	12^th	406	97.0%
2018	91.69	24^th	404	94.1%
2019	87.31	36^th	397	90.9%
2021	89.41	28^th	381	92.7%
2022	87.50	32^nd	382	91.6%
2023	90.85	17^th	377	95.5%
2024	89.53	25^th	390	93.6%

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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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	492	236	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	729
1991	497	220	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	717
1992	497	238	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	741
1993	528	243	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	777
1994	569	236	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	809
1995	555	252	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	822
1996	555	252	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	822
1997	555	272	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	831
1998	574	263	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	840
1999	552	261	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	821
2000	571	279	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	855
2001	557	268	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	832
2002	584	221	8	21	2	n/a	n/a	836
2003	584	221	8	21	2	n/a	n/a	836
2004	591	210	9	4	2	n/a	n/a	816
2005	625	219	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	858
2006	619	194	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	824
2007	657	206	6	13	1	n/a	n/a	883
2008	705	192	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	916
2009	747	191	9	15	1	0	0	963
2010	748	166	9	25	3	0	22	973
2011	772	161	10	33	1	0	11	988
2012	797	133	5	21	1	0	23	980
2013	824	130	5	19	1	3	21	1003
2014	842	145	9	20	1	2	29	1048
2015	831	141	9	33	1	0	21	1036
2016	825	146	6	33	0	0	19	1029
2017	888	157	5	38	0	0	23	1111
2018	893	173	10	39	0	0	4	1119
2019	899	168	13	29	1	0	11	1121
2020	874	168	5	29	1	0	22	1099
2021	832	160	1	26	1	0	22	1042
2022	836	150	1	30	1	1	30	1049
2023	829	161	2	29	0	1	38	1060
2024	817	172	4	24	1	1	63	1082

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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	729	34.2	21.3	n/a
1991	717	35.7	20.0	n/a
1992	741	36.4	20.3	39.3
1993	777	35.5	21.9	40
1994	809	37.9	21.3	38.2
1995	822	42.5	19.3	40.1
1996	822	42.5	19.3	40.1
1997	831	43.3	19.2	38.9
1998	840	43.7	19.2	41.8
1999	821	43.7	18.8	47.6
2000	855	44.9	19.0	49.8
2001	832	46.6	17.9	50.5
2002	836	43.0	19.4	49.4
2003	836	43.0	19.4	49.4
2004	816	44.5	18.3	57.7
2005	858	46.4	18.5	53.8
2006	824	43.0	19.2	47.9
2007	883	47.1	18.7	50.5
2008	916	50.4	18.2	51
2009	963	56.7	17.0	47
2010	973	56.7	17.1	46.1
2011	988	60.8	16.2	47.2
2012	980	61.1	16.0	46.1
2013	1003	63.8	15.7	47
2014	1048	62.8	16.6	47.1
2015	1036	68.0	15.2	47.5
2016	1029	70.0	14.7	49.2
2017	1111	72.2	15.3	44.6
2018	1119	70.1	15.9	43.3
2019	1121	70.9	15.8	50.2
2020	1099	68.7	15.9	50
2021	1042	67.1	15.5	99.7
2022	1049	70.6	14.8	99.7
2023	1060	81.4	13.0	99.7
2024	1082	83.4	12.9	46.2

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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	729	34.2	21.3	n/a
1991	717	35.7	20.0	n/a
1992	741	36.4	20.3	39.3
1993	777	35.5	21.9	40
1994	809	37.9	21.3	38.2
1995	822	42.5	19.3	40.1
1996	822	42.5	19.3	40.1
1997	831	43.3	19.2	38.9
1998	840	43.7	19.2	41.8
1999	821	43.7	18.8	47.6
2000	855	44.9	19.0	49.8
2001	832	46.6	17.9	50.5
2002	836	43.0	19.4	49.4
2003	836	43.0	19.4	49.4
2004	816	44.5	18.3	57.7
2005	858	46.4	18.5	53.8
2006	824	43.0	19.2	47.9
2007	883	47.1	18.7	50.5
2008	916	50.4	18.2	51
2009	963	56.7	17.0	47
2010	973	56.7	17.1	46.1
2011	988	60.8	16.2	47.2
2012	980	61.1	16.0	46.1
2013	1003	63.8	15.7	47
2014	1048	62.8	16.6	47.1
2015	1036	68.0	15.2	47.5
2016	1029	70.0	14.7	49.2
2017	1111	72.2	15.3	44.6
2018	1119	70.1	15.9	43.3
2019	1121	70.9	15.8	50.2
2020	1099	68.7	15.9	50
2021	1042	67.1	15.5	99.7
2022	1049	70.6	14.8	99.7
2023	1060	81.4	13.0	99.7
2024	1082	83.4	12.9	46.2

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 Caledonia Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,137
2018	$8,166
2019	$8,012
2020	$8,806
2021	$8,810
2022	$9,509

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caledonia Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 377 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Elementary School)	64.6	75	10.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	54.9	60	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Elementary School)	61.6	81.7	20.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	57.7	63.7	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Elementary School)	74.5	69.1	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	60.9	58.6	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Elementary School)	75.8	73.2	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	63.8	63.5	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Elementary School)	66.8	74.5	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)	56.5	65	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Elementary School)	63.3	77.1	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)	55.7	65.3	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Caledonia Elementary School)	69.8	81.6	11.8%
5th Grade Science (Lowndes County School District)	55.5	67.9	12.4%
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	1121	1060	5.4%
African American	168	161	4.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	13	2	84.6%
Hispanic	29	29
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	899	829	7.8%
Two or More Races	11	38	245.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	99.7%	49.5%

Schools Near Caledonia 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
Caledonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9509 Wolfe Road	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 356-2050	1,082	83	12.9	46.2%	817 (75.5%)	172 (15.9%)	24 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.8%)	89.5	25^th of 390 public elementary schools	93.6%		90.9	17^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.5%	8	85.3	76.7	65.8	76.5	80.5	76.7	83.7	$9,509
Sale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Warpath Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7260	275	19	14.4	100.0%	8 (2.9%)	260 (94.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	26.9	297^th of 390 public elementary schools	23.8%		21.7	314^th of 377 public elementary schools	16.7%	17	34.8	34.2	41.3	26.1	21.1	45.6	69.5	$12,240
Cook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2217 N Seventh Street	Columbus	39705	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7180	423	31	13.8	100.0%	20 (4.7%)	365 (86.3%)	18 (4.3%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	27.6	294^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.6%		29	285^th of 377 public elementary schools	24.4%	9	49.1	36.9	27.6	50.8	43.9	25.8	55.2	$14,058
Stokes Beard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Martin Luther King Dr.	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7270	353	27	13.0	100.0%	6 (1.7%)	339 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	21.3	320^th of 390 public elementary schools	17.9%		13.6	343^rd of 377 public elementary schools	9.0%	23	29.3	51.3	38.9	13.8	32.5	33.4	61.1	$12,353
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Airline Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7140	229	16	14.6	100.0%	6 (2.6%)	221 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	35.2	262^nd of 390 public elementary schools	32.8%		15.9	334^th of 377 public elementary schools	11.4%	72	48.8	45.9	41.7	40.9	29.7	41.6	69.4	$11,708
Franklin Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	501 N Third Avenue	Columbus	39701	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7150	268	20	13.6	100.0%	18 (6.7%)	227 (84.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.3%)	19.7	335^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.1%		30.6	278^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.3%	57	34.2	30.6	26.2	29.0	47.2	31.0	57.2	$12,811
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Enlow Road	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-4760	1,199	92	13.0	72.7%	606 (50.5%)	553 (46.1%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.4%)	52.7	187^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.1%		59.5	147^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.0%	40	63.6	63.3	47.0	40.6	55.9	49.5	62.7	$10,045
Aberdeen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	508 W. Commerce St	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-4782	363	29	12.7	100.0%	13 (3.6%)	346 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19.1	338^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.3%					(n/a)	29.3	30.0		41.9	34.3			$13,703
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1039 E Broad Street	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-4691	254	23	11.1	100.0%	30 (11.8%)	212 (83.5%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)								$12,413
Church Hill Elementary School	Public	1-2	2050 W Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5900	380	26	14.6	100.0%	49 (12.9%)	318 (83.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$11,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Caledonia Elementary School

What district is Caledonia Elementary School in?

Lowndes County School District

How many students attend Caledonia Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,082 students attended Caledonia Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Caledonia Elementary School?

Students at Caledonia Elementary School are 76% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Caledonia Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Caledonia Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

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