Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

Summary:

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is a public elementary school serving 553 students in grades K-4 in the Marshall County School District in Byhalia, Mississippi. The school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages on academic assessments and ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools.

Byhalia Elementary School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 32.2% of 3rd graders and 30.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 14.5% of 3rd graders and 22.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, 53.3%, and 55% respectively. The school has received 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi. This performance gap is stark when compared to nearby schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary, where 65.3% of 3rd graders and 64.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA.

Byhalia Elementary School also faces challenges related to the socioeconomic status of its student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio in recent years, from 18.5 in 2020-2021 to 13.8 in 2022-2023, its spending per student of $7,089 in 2018-2019 is slightly lower than the nearby Desoto County School District schools, which range from $7,132 to $8,191 per student. Addressing these key areas through targeted interventions and additional resources could help Byhalia Elementary School improve its academic performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611

(662) 838-6980

District: Marshall County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
373^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,537

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.1%

White:

26.6%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.86. (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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) has the largest elementary school student body size in the Marshall County School District. Student population at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.1%), White (26.6%), Hispanic (20.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is 13.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall County School District! (See more...)

Compare Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is $8,537, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marshall County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County School District 98^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	17.45	347^th	394	11.9%
2009	12.59	368^th	392	6.1%
2010	20.61	345^th	403	14.4%
2011	27.70	336^th	418	19.6%
2012	19.56	375^th	414	9.4%
2013	21.72	352^nd	408	13.7%
2014	28.01	318^th	394	19.3%
2015	21.84	333^rd	402	17.2%
2016	39.00	235^th	394	40.4%
2017	26.43	305^th	406	24.9%
2018	25.35	309^th	404	23.5%
2019	32.86	276^th	397	30.5%
2021	23.82	275^th	381	27.8%
2022	12.98	348^th	382	8.9%
2023	9.20	362^nd	377	4.0%
2024	8.86	373^rd	390	4.4%

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Enrollment information for Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	421	666	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1087
1991	414	671	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1089
1992	383	644	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1029
1993	430	689	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1120
1994	373	654	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1031
1995	353	637	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	998
1996	353	637	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	998
1997	344	648	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	1002
1998	350	657	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	1018
1999	377	674	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	1066
2000	355	671	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	1048
2001	337	717	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	1084
2002	341	666	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	1034
2003	341	666	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	1034
2004	369	640	2	31	1	n/a	n/a	1043
2005	376	667	2	38	1	n/a	n/a	1084
2006	395	687	3	61	1	n/a	n/a	1147
2007	229	391	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	668
2008	217	379	3	52	0	n/a	n/a	651
2009	209	332	3	63	0	0	0	607
2010	205	306	3	59	0	0	15	588
2011	231	284	4	63	0	0	10	592
2012	208	279	4	68	0	0	22	581
2013	246	341	3	89	0	0	26	705
2014	256	351	3	81	0	0	30	721
2015	245	330	2	98	0	0	30	705
2016	265	327	2	109	0	0	32	735
2017	267	306	1	117	0	0	40	731
2018	265	301	1	128	0	0	44	739
2019	234	294	2	136	0	0	39	705
2020	208	277	0	133	0	0	50	668
2021	166	217	1	110	0	0	44	538
2022	160	249	0	115	0	0	45	569
2023	154	238	0	107	0	0	54	553
2024	134	217	0	103	0	0	50	504

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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1087	53.5	20.3	n/a
1991	1089	54.8	19.8	n/a
1992	1029	53.9	19.0	75.8
1993	1120	55.6	20.1	76.8
1994	1031	50.8	20.3	77.3
1995	998	50.8	19.6	77
1996	998	50.8	19.6	77
1997	1002	50.7	19.8	74.2
1998	1018	48.9	20.8	74.7
1999	1066	52.2	20.4	84.1
2000	1048	53.4	19.6	81.5
2001	1084	52.0	20.8	84.4
2002	1034	53.7	19.3	75.5
2003	1034	53.7	19.3	75.5
2004	1043	53.9	19.4	86.4
2005	1084	50.2	21.6	80.9
2006	1147	36.2	31.7	79.7
2007	668	28.8	23.2	82.5
2008	651	30.6	21.3	84.2
2009	607	30.4	20.0	82.7
2010	588	30.8	19.0	90.3
2011	592	31.0	19.0	92.9
2012	581	29.8	19.4	89.5
2013	705	34.7	20.2	89.9
2014	721	34.3	20.9	85
2015	705	38.0	18.5	88.5
2016	735	39.0	18.8	89.9
2017	731	36.5	19.9	89.5
2018	739	37.3	19.7	90.9
2019	705	38.5	18.2	90.2
2020	668	37.5	17.8	99.6
2021	538	29.0	18.5	99.4
2022	569	35.4	16.0	99.5
2023	553	39.8	13.8	100
2024	504	37.9	13.2	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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1087	53.5	20.3	n/a
1991	1089	54.8	19.8	n/a
1992	1029	53.9	19.0	75.8
1993	1120	55.6	20.1	76.8
1994	1031	50.8	20.3	77.3
1995	998	50.8	19.6	77
1996	998	50.8	19.6	77
1997	1002	50.7	19.8	74.2
1998	1018	48.9	20.8	74.7
1999	1066	52.2	20.4	84.1
2000	1048	53.4	19.6	81.5
2001	1084	52.0	20.8	84.4
2002	1034	53.7	19.3	75.5
2003	1034	53.7	19.3	75.5
2004	1043	53.9	19.4	86.4
2005	1084	50.2	21.6	80.9
2006	1147	36.2	31.7	79.7
2007	668	28.8	23.2	82.5
2008	651	30.6	21.3	84.2
2009	607	30.4	20.0	82.7
2010	588	30.8	19.0	90.3
2011	592	31.0	19.0	92.9
2012	581	29.8	19.4	89.5
2013	705	34.7	20.2	89.9
2014	721	34.3	20.9	85
2015	705	38.0	18.5	88.5
2016	735	39.0	18.8	89.9
2017	731	36.5	19.9	89.5
2018	739	37.3	19.7	90.9
2019	705	38.5	18.2	90.2
2020	668	37.5	17.8	99.6
2021	538	29.0	18.5	99.4
2022	569	35.4	16.0	99.5
2023	553	39.8	13.8	100
2024	504	37.9	13.2	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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,158
2018	$7,089
2019	$7,287
2020	$7,825
2021	$7,651
2022	$8,536

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 276^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 362^nd of 377 Elementary schools	26.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))	36.7	14.2	22.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)	35.9	23	12.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))	34.3	14.9	19.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)	29.3	29.3
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))	44.9	35	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)	41.5	31.9	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))	27.4	30.2	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)	30.3	36.5	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	705	553	21.6%
African American	294	238	19%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	136	107	21.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	234	154	34.2%
Two or More Races	39	54	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.2%	100%	9.8%

Schools Near Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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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
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)	Public	K-4	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-6980	504	38	13.2	100.0%	134 (26.6%)	217 (43.1%)	103 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)	8.9	373^rd of 390 public elementary schools	4.4%		9.2	362^nd of 377 public elementary schools	4.0%	11	32.2	30.3		14.5	22.2			$8,537
Center Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	13662 Center Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-7705	789	56	14.2	40.8%	342 (43.3%)	319 (40.4%)	34 (4.3%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.1%)	77.6	73^rd of 390 public elementary schools	81.3%		85.3	37^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.2%	36	66.7	64.2	55.3	69.2	71.6	69.9	81.9	$9,062
Overpark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8530 Forest Hill Irene Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-8745	645	47	13.7	49.5%	210 (32.6%)	308 (47.8%)	39 (6.0%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.9%)	53.6	185^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.6%		72	95^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.8%	90	61.4	62.0	55.8	54.8	58.4	32.7	59.3	$9,261
Chickasaw Elementary School	Public	2-3	6391 Chickasaw	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-6664	479	34	13.9	61.8%	181 (37.8%)	213 (44.5%)	25 (5.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.1%)								(n/a)	59.7			53.4				$10,942
Olive Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	9549 E Pigeon Roost Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-2256	512	45	11.4	58.2%	191 (37.3%)	216 (42.2%)	21 (4.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (15.0%)								(n/a)								$11,116
Lewisburg Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	1707 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-6001	579	49	11.8	20.7%	447 (77.2%)	61 (10.5%)	13 (2.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$10,144
Lewisburg Elementary School	Public	2-3	1717 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-8750	603	38	15.6	20.2%	460 (76.3%)	71 (11.8%)	10 (1.7%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.6%)								(n/a)	79.4			86.5				$10,156
Lewisburg Intermediate	Public	4-5	1711 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6180	587	41	14.4	21.8%	453 (77.2%)	68 (11.6%)	13 (2.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.2%)	93.6	13^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.1	8^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.9%	5		85.5	76.2		84.8	83.9	85.8	$9,382
Olive Branch Intermediate School	Public	4-5	8631 E. Pigeon Roost Rd	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-1221	439	31	14.2	61.0%	149 (33.9%)	197 (44.9%)	25 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (15.0%)	41.8	233^rd of 390 public elementary schools	40.3%		40.9	225^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.3%	8		53.6	42.4		45.4	42.3	65.0	$9,752
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)	Public	K-4	4178 Highway 72 East	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 851-7826	229	19	12.1	100.0%	70 (30.6%)	106 (46.3%)	34 (14.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	28.1	290^th of 390 public elementary schools	25.6%		14.3	340^th of 377 public elementary schools	9.8%	50	46.8	23.8		46.8	38.1			$10,413

Frequently Asked Questions about Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

What is the racial makeup of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)?

Students at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) are 43% African American, 27% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Byhalia Elementary School (K-4).

What district is Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) in?

Marshall County School District

Is Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) a good school?

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

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