East Flora Elementary

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East Flora Elementary ranks 172 nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Flora Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Madison County School District in Flora, MS, with a student population of 247 that is predominantly African American (75.71%).

Despite its small class sizes and higher-than-average spending per student, East Flora Elementary consistently underperforms its peers in the Madison County School District. In 2023-2024, only 40.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 78.6% in the district and 57.7% statewide. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.65% to 98.79% over the past three school years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Highland Elementary and Mannsdale Upper Elementary. East Flora Elementary's ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 3 stars in 2013-2014 to only 2 stars in the most recent years.

The stark contrast in educational outcomes between East Flora Elementary and its peers in the Madison County School District suggests that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may be contributing to the underperformance of the school. Further investigation into the school's funding, teacher quality, and other factors could provide valuable insights to address the underlying issues and improve educational opportunities for the students at East Flora Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071

(601) 879-8724

District: Madison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,755

Students who attend East Flora Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Middle School
High:	Madison Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.7%

White:

21.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Flora Elementary ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.28. (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 (74.7%), White (21.9%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Flora Elementary is 9.2, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare East Flora Elementary employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Flora Elementary is $15,755, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Madison County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Flora Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County School District 17^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Flora Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	16.33	355^th	394	9.9%
2009	19.01	341^st	392	13.0%
2010	11.75	385^th	403	4.5%
2011	37.92	284^th	418	32.1%
2012	39.44	263^rd	414	36.5%
2013	52.14	202^nd	408	50.5%
2014	51.56	197^th	394	50.0%
2015	27.69	297^th	402	26.1%
2016	19.76	336^th	394	14.7%
2017	29.47	298^th	406	26.6%
2018	21.84	326^th	404	19.3%
2019	26.99	295^th	397	25.7%
2021	31.69	250^th	381	34.4%
2022	36.50	246^th	382	35.6%
2023	34.82	258^th	377	31.6%
2024	56.28	172^nd	390	55.9%

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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 East Flora Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	55	257	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2003	55	257	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2004	57	257	2	1	n/a	n/a	317
2005	53	265	2	2	n/a	n/a	322
2006	71	270	3	0	n/a	n/a	344
2007	73	278	1	2	n/a	n/a	354
2008	70	274	1	2	n/a	n/a	347
2009	59	271	1	1	0	0	332
2010	45	261	0	7	0	1	314
2011	50	253	0	8	0	1	312
2012	47	245	2	7	0	2	303
2013	58	242	0	3	0	4	307
2014	55	236	1	6	0	5	303
2015	60	233	1	3	0	6	303
2016	72	256	1	2	0	6	337
2017	74	260	1	2	0	3	340
2018	65	240	1	1	0	3	310
2019	62	210	0	1	0	3	276
2020	67	194	0	1	0	3	265
2021	48	172	0	0	0	2	222
2022	60	175	0	0	0	2	237
2023	57	187	0	1	0	2	247
2024	51	174	0	2	0	6	233

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 East Flora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	312	22.2	14.1	31.7
2003	312	22.2	14.1	31.7
2004	317	23.1	13.7	90.9
2005	322	22.7	14.2	92.5
2006	344	22.3	15.4	91
2007	354	21.6	16.4	91
2008	347	22.7	15.3	93.1
2009	332	23.8	13.9	93.1
2010	314	21.5	14.5	94.9
2011	312	21.6	14.4	92.9
2012	303	25.1	12.0	93.4
2013	307	24.9	12.3	95.4
2014	303	23.2	13.0	92.7
2015	303	23.0	13.1	93.4
2016	337	21.0	16.0	88.4
2017	340	22.3	15.2	89.4
2018	310	21.9	14.1	88.1
2019	276	22.4	12.2	90.6
2020	265	23.0	11.4	90.9
2021	222	23.8	9.3	98.6
2022	237	20.6	11.4	98.7
2023	247	23.9	10.3	98.8
2024	233	25.1	9.2	85.4

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 East Flora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	312	22.2	14.1	31.7
2003	312	22.2	14.1	31.7
2004	317	23.1	13.7	90.9
2005	322	22.7	14.2	92.5
2006	344	22.3	15.4	91
2007	354	21.6	16.4	91
2008	347	22.7	15.3	93.1
2009	332	23.8	13.9	93.1
2010	314	21.5	14.5	94.9
2011	312	21.6	14.4	92.9
2012	303	25.1	12.0	93.4
2013	307	24.9	12.3	95.4
2014	303	23.2	13.0	92.7
2015	303	23.0	13.1	93.4
2016	337	21.0	16.0	88.4
2017	340	22.3	15.2	89.4
2018	310	21.9	14.1	88.1
2019	276	22.4	12.2	90.6
2020	265	23.0	11.4	90.9
2021	222	23.8	9.3	98.6
2022	237	20.6	11.4	98.7
2023	247	23.9	10.3	98.8
2024	233	25.1	9.2	85.4

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 East Flora Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,082
2018	$12,445
2019	$13,678
2020	$14,686
2021	$14,892
2022	$15,755

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Flora Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 295^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 258^th of 377 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Flora Elementary)	45.2	38.5	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	71.7	72.7	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Flora Elementary)	30.9	23	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	72.2	70.2	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Flora Elementary)	40.5	47.2	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	70.7	72	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Flora Elementary)	16.7	51.4	34.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	66.5	76.5	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Flora Elementary)	25.5	20.6	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	62.3	70	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Flora Elementary)	14.9	41.2	26.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	56.4	67.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (East Flora Elementary)	44.6	58.8	14.2%
5th Grade Science (Madison County School District)	73.6	79.2	5.6%
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	276	247	10.5%
African American	210	187	11%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	62	57	8.1%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	98.8%	8.2%

Schools Near East Flora Elementary

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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
East Flora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4759 Hwy 22 East	Flora	39071	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 879-8724	233	25	9.2	85.4%	51 (21.9%)	174 (74.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	56.3	172^nd of 390 public elementary schools	55.9%		34.8	258^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.6%	86	40.7	63.6	50.0	51.6	45.4	59.4	80.5	$15,755
Mannsdale Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	371 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-3433	585	40	14.5	13.2%	428 (73.2%)	112 (19.1%)	6 (1.0%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	93.9	12^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.2	6^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	88.2	88.1	74.1	87.7	85.6	83.0	83.6	$10,248
Mannsdale Elementary	Public	K-2	443 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-0309	603	46	13.1	12.3%	432 (71.6%)	116 (19.2%)	10 (1.7%)	33 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$10,033
Bentonia Gibbs School	Public	PK, KG-5	10340 Hwy 433 West	Bentonia	39040	Yazoo County	Yazoo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 755-2270	375	35	10.7	100.0%	211 (56.3%)	118 (31.5%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.1%)	34.1	264^th of 390 public elementary schools	32.3%		37.7	247^th of 377 public elementary schools	34.5%	17	44.2	50.8	27.1	29.3	55.0	36.0	64.0	$14,950
Madison Station Elementary School	Public	K-5	459 Reunion Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-6246	1,014	73	13.8	13.3%	686 (67.7%)	154 (15.2%)	11 (1.1%)	127 (12.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	29 (2.9%)	96.4	5^th of 390 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.1	2^nd of 377 public elementary schools	99.5%	3	93.6	90.6	83.7	88.9	82.3	89.3	92.9	$9,805
Northside Elementary	Public	2-3	451 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7531	710	36	19.4	51.0%	244 (34.4%)	368 (51.8%)	30 (4.2%)	40 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)								(n/a)	75.4			77.0				$8,979
Eastside Elementary	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	730	48	15.0	49.5%	228 (31.2%)	378 (51.8%)	27 (3.7%)	56 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.3%)	93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%		93.2	13^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.6%	1		81.9	68.2		88.0	86.2	89.2	$8,772
Clinton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	501 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-5205	731	66	11.1	47.9%	224 (30.6%)	400 (54.7%)	29 (4.0%)	42 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.7%)								(n/a)								$10,202
Highland Elementary	Public	3-5	330 Brame Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 853-8103	596	47	12.6	78.2%	61 (10.2%)	358 (60.1%)	139 (23.3%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	52	192^nd of 390 public elementary schools	50.8%		46.5	199^th of 377 public elementary schools	47.2%	7	59.4	48.2	50.3	55.9	47.4	55.8	64.8	$11,064
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	386	28	13.8	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	351 (90.9%)	26 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.1	211^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	53.5	51.9	65.7	25.3	38.9	57.1	91.4	$12,204

Frequently Asked Questions about East Flora Elementary

What is the racial makeup of East Flora Elementary?

Students at East Flora Elementary are 75% African American, 22% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of East Flora Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Flora Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Middle School
High : Madison Central High School

What district is East Flora Elementary in?

Madison County School District

Is East Flora Elementary a good school?

East Flora Elementary ranks 172^nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Flora Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended East Flora Elementary.

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