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Neshoba Central Elementary School

Summary:

Neshoba Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,388 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked 10th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neshoba Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 72.9% in English Language Arts and 73.3% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 64.55% White, 18.3% African American, 0.36% Hispanic, 0.43% Asian, 7.56% Native American, and 8.79% two or more races. Additionally, Neshoba Central Elementary School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with rates consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Philadelphia Elementary School, which is located just 1.45 miles away, Neshoba Central Elementary School is outperforming many of its counterparts, particularly in academic achievement. Neshoba Central Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 33rd and 83rd out of over 400 schools in recent years, a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and the dedication of its staff.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1002 St Francis Drive
       Philadelphia, MS  39350

(601) 656-2182

District: Neshoba County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,168 Help


Students who attend Neshoba Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Neshoba Central Middle School
High:    Neshoba Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,466

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
African American:
18.7%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.8. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), African American (18.7%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Neshoba Central Elementary School employs 106.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neshoba Central Elementary School is $9,168.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Neshoba County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neshoba County School District 10th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neshoba Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.90 125th 394 68.3%
2009 61.54 152nd 392 61.2%
2010 62.00 151st 403 62.5%
2011 63.26 157th 418 62.4%
2012 60.72 162nd 414 60.9%
2013 50.91 213th 408 47.8%
2014 64.65 141st 394 64.2%
2015 33.82 263rd 402 34.6%
2016 55.28 177th 394 55.1%
2017 54.05 175th 406 56.9%
2018 76.88 77th 404 80.9%
2019 75.99 83rd 397 79.1%
2021 87.11 33rd 381 91.3%
2022 81.48 60th 382 84.3%
2023 84.39 42nd 377 88.9%
2024 82.80 50th 390 87.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Neshoba Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1209 329 0 0 156 n/a n/a 0 1694
1991 1134 353 0 0 123 n/a n/a 0 1610
1992 1136 328 0 0 128 n/a n/a 0 1592
1993 1089 330 0 0 137 n/a n/a 0 1556
1994 1082 328 0 0 142 n/a n/a 0 1552
1995 1088 295 0 0 123 n/a n/a 0 1506
1996 1088 295 0 0 123 n/a n/a 0 1506
1997 1143 287 0 0 121 n/a n/a 0 1551
1998 1118 263 0 1 118 n/a n/a 0 1500
1999 1136 282 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 1518
2000 1017 269 0 0 88 n/a n/a 0 1374
2001 999 257 0 1 83 n/a n/a 0 1340
2002 1031 283 6 5 94 n/a n/a 0 1419
2003 1031 283 6 5 94 n/a n/a 0 1419
2004 1073 289 4 8 108 n/a n/a 0 1482
2005 1082 312 7 16 123 n/a n/a 0 1540
2006 1070 299 8 11 136 n/a n/a 0 1524
2007 1033 322 5 17 136 n/a n/a 0 1513
2008 1103 320 5 12 134 n/a n/a 0 1574
2009 1131 304 3 13 127 0 0 0 1578
2010 1128 277 5 10 137 0 28 0 1585
2011 1117 291 5 17 132 0 43 0 1605
2012 1151 278 5 9 130 0 72 0 1645
2013 1096 289 4 14 128 0 90 0 1621
2014 1098 285 4 15 145 0 107 0 1654
2015 1089 312 7 18 140 0 105 0 1671
2016 1010 289 11 14 167 0 117 0 1608
2017 954 289 11 15 156 1 123 0 1549
2018 924 279 13 16 132 1 116 0 1481
2019 920 260 11 9 107 1 133 0 1441
2020 910 261 13 11 114 0 131 0 1440
2021 781 231 9 7 79 0 124 0 1231
2022 849 250 11 7 103 0 126 0 1346
2023 896 254 6 5 105 0 122 0 1388
2024 944 274 4 3 103 0 138 0 1466

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 Neshoba Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1694 95.5 17.7 n/a
1991 1610 94.8 16.9 n/a
1992 1592 93.7 16.9 39.1
1993 1556 93.0 16.7 41.5
1994 1552 94.6 16.4 39.4
1995 1506 94.3 16.0 38.6
1996 1506 94.3 16.0 38.6
1997 1551 90.8 17.1 41.4
1998 1500 83.6 17.9 40.1
1999 1518 81.6 18.6 52.8
2000 1374 76.8 17.9 53.5
2001 1340 77.1 17.4 53.8
2002 1419 79.7 17.8 56
2003 1419 79.7 17.8 56
2004 1482 80.6 18.4 57.6
2005 1540 86.1 17.9 61.4
2006 1524 85.1 17.9 61.3
2007 1513 88.8 17.0 63.3
2008 1574 89.7 17.5 63.3
2009 1578 92.7 17.0 63
2010 1585 87.0 18.2 67.4
2011 1605 88.2 18.1 67.9
2012 1645 91.8 17.9 66.3
2013 1621 95.2 17.0 69.3
2014 1654 97.8 16.9 69.8
2015 1671 95.0 17.5 68.2
2016 1608 96.0 16.7 73.3
2017 1549 93.7 16.5 72
2018 1481 87.6 16.9 72.4
2019 1441 90.7 15.8 71.4
2020 1440 82.2 17.5 72.6
2021 1231 89.1 13.8 99.8
2022 1346 81.9 16.4 99.8
2023 1388 101.7 13.6 99.8
2024 1466 106.2 13.7 67.5

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 Neshoba Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1694 95.5 17.7 n/a
1991 1610 94.8 16.9 n/a
1992 1592 93.7 16.9 39.1
1993 1556 93.0 16.7 41.5
1994 1552 94.6 16.4 39.4
1995 1506 94.3 16.0 38.6
1996 1506 94.3 16.0 38.6
1997 1551 90.8 17.1 41.4
1998 1500 83.6 17.9 40.1
1999 1518 81.6 18.6 52.8
2000 1374 76.8 17.9 53.5
2001 1340 77.1 17.4 53.8
2002 1419 79.7 17.8 56
2003 1419 79.7 17.8 56
2004 1482 80.6 18.4 57.6
2005 1540 86.1 17.9 61.4
2006 1524 85.1 17.9 61.3
2007 1513 88.8 17.0 63.3
2008 1574 89.7 17.5 63.3
2009 1578 92.7 17.0 63
2010 1585 87.0 18.2 67.4
2011 1605 88.2 18.1 67.9
2012 1645 91.8 17.9 66.3
2013 1621 95.2 17.0 69.3
2014 1654 97.8 16.9 69.8
2015 1671 95.0 17.5 68.2
2016 1608 96.0 16.7 73.3
2017 1549 93.7 16.5 72
2018 1481 87.6 16.9 72.4
2019 1441 90.7 15.8 71.4
2020 1440 82.2 17.5 72.6
2021 1231 89.1 13.8 99.8
2022 1346 81.9 16.4 99.8
2023 1388 101.7 13.6 99.8
2024 1466 106.2 13.7 67.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neshoba Central Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,159
2018 $7,022
2019 $7,324
2020 $9,046
2021 $8,387
2022 $9,168

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neshoba Central 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 83rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 42nd of 377 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba Central Elementary School)63.374.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba County School District)63.374.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neshoba Central Elementary School)70.478.4
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neshoba County School District)70.478.4
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba Central Elementary School)52.566.1
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba County School District)52.566.1
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neshoba Central Elementary School)62.864.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neshoba County School District)62.864.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba Central Elementary School)46.165.7
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Neshoba County School District)46.165.7
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neshoba Central Elementary School)53.557.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Neshoba County School District)53.557.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Neshoba Central Elementary School)64.682.6
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Neshoba County School District)64.682.6
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students14411388
 3.7%
African American260254
 2.3%
American Indian107105
 1.9%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White920896
 2.6%
Two or More Races133122
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%99.8%
 28.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neshoba Central Elementary School

Students who attend Neshoba Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neshoba Central Middle School
High : Neshoba Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,466 students attended Neshoba Central Elementary School.

Students at Neshoba Central Elementary School are 64% White, 19% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian.

Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks 50th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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