New Albany Elementary School

Summary:

New Albany Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,048 students in grades PK-5 in New Albany, Mississippi, which is part of the Marshall County School District.

New Albany Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 63%, compared to the state average of 57.7%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Mississippi elementary schools for several years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13:1 to 15:1. Despite the fact that over 99% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need, New Albany Elementary School outperforms nearby schools like Mary Reid School (K-4), D T Cox Elementary School, and Pontotoc Elementary School in academic performance, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio.

The school's diverse student population, with 49.71% White, 26.62% African American, 16.03% Hispanic, 2.29% Asian, and 5.25% two or more races, may provide valuable learning opportunities and cultural exchange for the students. Overall, New Albany Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its diverse student population, despite the economic challenges faced by the community, and is outperforming nearby schools in the Pontotoc County School District, Pontotoc City Schools, and South Tippah School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
       New Albany, MS  38652


(662) 534-1840

District: New Albany Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,641 Help


Students who attend New Albany Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    New Albany Middle School
High:    New Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,048

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
African American:
26.6%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Albany Elementary School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at New Albany Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), African American (26.6%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Albany Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Albany Elementary School is $7,641.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

New Albany Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Albany Public Schools 19th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Albany Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.92 57th 394 85.5%
2009 87.56 28th 392 92.9%
2010 85.04 41st 403 89.8%
2011 82.50 55th 418 86.8%
2012 83.60 52nd 414 87.4%
2013 81.33 58th 408 85.8%
2014 88.85 21st 394 94.7%
2015 76.63 72nd 402 82.1%
2016 85.73 36th 394 90.9%
2017 77.78 73rd 406 82.0%
2018 75.20 86th 404 78.7%
2019 84.28 51st 397 87.2%
2021 81.56 64th 381 83.2%
2022 83.89 49th 382 87.2%
2023 80.09 57th 377 84.9%
2024 76.66 78th 390 80.0%
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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 New Albany Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 550 398 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2003 550 398 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2004 576 362 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 996
2005 596 371 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
2006 612 389 3 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
2007 645 375 9 73 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
2008 631 342 8 85 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
2009 622 344 8 103 0 0 0 0 1077
2010 641 335 8 98 0 0 10 0 1092
2011 633 319 5 111 0 0 21 0 1089
2012 611 291 9 109 1 0 42 0 1063
2013 633 292 8 120 1 0 48 0 1102
2014 633 287 8 118 1 0 58 0 1105
2015 646 303 13 150 1 1 21 0 1135
2016 606 291 14 155 1 0 42 0 1109
2017 582 298 23 148 1 0 81 0 1133
2018 561 305 25 145 0 0 78 0 1114
2019 548 296 25 147 1 0 79 0 1096
2020 564 280 27 162 1 0 67 0 1101
2021 507 260 28 142 0 0 57 0 994
2022 509 257 25 164 2 0 64 0 1021
2023 521 279 24 168 0 1 55 0 1048

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 New Albany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1002 57.9 17.3 54.8
2003 1002 57.9 17.3 54.8
2004 996 59.5 16.7 60.9
2005 1026 62.3 16.5 60.3
2006 1058 71.7 14.8 57.7
2007 1102 73.6 15.0 60.2
2008 1066 71.8 14.8 59.8
2009 1077 67.0 16.1 63.7
2010 1092 69.9 15.6 65.6
2011 1089 65.6 16.5 68.2
2012 1063 62.2 17.0 70
2013 1102 62.4 17.6 69.5
2014 1105 61.2 18.0 71.8
2015 1135 64.0 17.7 70.5
2016 1109 65.0 17.0 71.1
2017 1133 66.9 16.9 70.5
2018 1114 65.2 17.0 68.4
2019 1096 65.8 16.6 70.1
2020 1101 67.5 16.3 70.8
2021 994 66.5 14.9 99.7
2022 1021 67.7 15.0 99.7
2023 1048 80.4 13.0 99.7

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 New Albany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1002 57.9 17.3 54.8
2003 1002 57.9 17.3 54.8
2004 996 59.5 16.7 60.9
2005 1026 62.3 16.5 60.3
2006 1058 71.7 14.8 57.7
2007 1102 73.6 15.0 60.2
2008 1066 71.8 14.8 59.8
2009 1077 67.0 16.1 63.7
2010 1092 69.9 15.6 65.6
2011 1089 65.6 16.5 68.2
2012 1063 62.2 17.0 70
2013 1102 62.4 17.6 69.5
2014 1105 61.2 18.0 71.8
2015 1135 64.0 17.7 70.5
2016 1109 65.0 17.0 71.1
2017 1133 66.9 16.9 70.5
2018 1114 65.2 17.0 68.4
2019 1096 65.8 16.6 70.1
2020 1101 67.5 16.3 70.8
2021 994 66.5 14.9 99.7
2022 1021 67.7 15.0 99.7
2023 1048 80.4 13.0 99.7

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 New Albany Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,032 (13.5%) $6,610 (86.5%) $7,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Albany Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 57th of 377 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Elementary School)59.362.1
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)59.362.1
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Albany Elementary School)71.868.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)71.868.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Elementary School)59.860.8
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)59.860.8
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Elementary School)71.873.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)71.873.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Elementary School)61.458.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)61.458.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Elementary School)56.163.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)56.163.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (New Albany Elementary School)70.780.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (New Albany Public Schools)70.780.9
 10.2%
   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 Students10961048
 4.4%
African American296279
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic147168
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White548521
 4.9%
Two or More Races7955
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%99.7%
 29.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany Elementary School

New Albany Elementary School ranks 78th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at New Albany Elementary School are 50% White, 27% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend New Albany Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Albany Middle School
High : New Albany High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,048 students attended New Albany Elementary School.


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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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