Is Chalybeate Elementary School a good school?

Chalybeate Elementary School ranks 177 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chalybeate Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Chalybeate Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chalybeate Elementary School?

Students at Chalybeate Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Chalybeate Elementary School

Summary:

Chalybeate Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Walnut, Mississippi, with a student population of 266. The school is part of the Alcorn School District, which is ranked 50 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Chalybeate Elementary stands out for its high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, with over 98% of its student body meeting this criteria. This indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the school's population. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.8 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Biggersville Elementary, Ashland Elementary School, Kossuth Elementary School, and Ripley Elementary School. However, Chalybeate Elementary's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, ranging from 117th to 296th out of Mississippi elementary schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Chalybeate Elementary has a much more homogeneous student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white. In contrast, the other schools in the analysis have more diverse student bodies, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. This, combined with the school's high poverty rates and inconsistent academic performance, suggests that Chalybeate Elementary may be facing unique challenges in providing a consistently high-quality education to all its students. Further investigation into the school's funding, teacher qualifications, and resource allocation would be necessary to fully understand these potential factors.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683

(662) 223-4311

District: North Tippah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,789

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

African American:

1.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chalybeate Elementary School ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Chalybeate Elementary School ranks better than 56.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.18. (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 (96.8%), African American (1.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chalybeate Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Chalybeate Elementary School employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chalybeate Elementary School is $10,789.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Chalybeate Elementary School 115^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Chalybeate Elementary School in the ranking list.)

North Tippah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Tippah School District 50^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	73.85	93^rd	394	76.4%
2009	59.79	164^th	392	58.2%
2010	47.80	225^th	403	44.2%
2011	74.82	86^th	418	79.4%
2012	66.86	133^rd	414	67.9%
2013	56.90	170^th	408	58.3%
2014	48.23	213^th	394	45.9%
2015	30.33	280^th	402	30.3%
2016	29.38	277^th	394	29.7%
2017	29.71	296^th	406	27.1%
2018	46.79	216^th	404	46.5%
2019	50.56	205^th	397	48.4%
2021	58.82	156^th	381	59.1%
2022	68.31	117^th	382	69.4%
2023	59.90	145^th	377	61.5%
2024	55.11	177^th	390	54.6%

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Rank History for Chalybeate Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	67.77	73^rd	244	70.1%
2009	62.33	91^st	247	63.2%
2010	67.47	77^th	255	69.8%
2011	66.64	83^rd	264	68.6%
2012	72.62	68^th	270	74.8%
2013	77.45	54^th	269	79.9%
2014	57.31	111^th	264	58.0%
2015	44.45	140^th	266	47.4%
2016	57.17	105^th	260	59.6%
2017	43.23	154^th	272	43.4%
2018	60.53	98^th	252	61.1%
2019	64.90	85^th	264	67.8%
2021	77.82	49^th	257	80.9%
2022	74.35	59^th	257	77.0%
2023	71.80	66^th	243	72.8%
2024	56.18	115^th	264	56.4%

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chalybeate Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	184	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
1992	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
1993	237	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1994	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1995	264	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1996	264	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1997	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1998	291	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1999	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
2000	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	278
2001	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2002	277	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	278
2003	277	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	278
2004	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	278
2005	279	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2006	288	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	292
2007	299	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	301
2008	272	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	274
2009	278	0	0	1	0	0	279
2010	263	1	0	3	0	2	269
2011	286	0	1	2	0	1	290
2012	253	0	1	3	0	1	258
2013	245	0	1	4	0	1	251
2014	255	3	1	2	0	2	263
2015	273	0	1	1	0	2	277
2016	277	1	1	1	0	2	282
2017	249	2	1	2	0	3	257
2018	265	3	1	3	0	6	278
2019	238	2	1	3	0	5	249
2020	234	2	0	4	0	3	243
2021	228	0	0	2	0	5	235
2022	250	1	0	3	0	4	258
2023	259	1	0	3	0	3	266
2024	274	3	0	3	0	3	283

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 Chalybeate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	184	11.3	16.2	n/a
1991	197	12.2	16.1	n/a
1992	213	11.7	18.2	53.1
1993	237	11.5	20.6	49.8
1994	239	13.1	18.2	49
1995	264	15.1	17.5	47
1996	264	15.1	17.5	47
1997	281	16.9	16.6	43.8
1998	291	17.2	16.9	41.6
1999	288	18.5	15.6	56.6
2000	278	18.9	14.7	59.7
2001	281	19.0	14.8	61.9
2002	278	18.9	14.7	65.5
2003	278	18.9	14.7	65.5
2004	278	19.5	14.3	62.6
2005	279	18.9	14.8	62.7
2006	292	18.9	15.4	62
2007	301	16.8	17.9	64.8
2008	274	18.9	14.5	59.5
2009	279	19.1	14.6	70.6
2010	269	17.3	15.4	70.6
2011	290	18.6	15.5	70.3
2012	258	18.6	13.8	68.2
2013	251	18.9	13.2	62.5
2014	263	19.0	13.7	68.4
2015	277	20.0	13.8	71.8
2016	282	20.0	14.1	75.2
2017	257	20.0	12.8	77.8
2018	278	20.1	13.7	74.8
2019	249	16.6	14.9	80.3
2020	243	16.8	14.4	73.3
2021	235	16.9	13.8	98.7
2022	258	20.3	12.6	98.8
2023	266	22.3	11.8	98.9
2024	283	24.1	11.7	75.6

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 Chalybeate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	184	11.3	16.2	n/a
1991	197	12.2	16.1	n/a
1992	213	11.7	18.2	53.1
1993	237	11.5	20.6	49.8
1994	239	13.1	18.2	49
1995	264	15.1	17.5	47
1996	264	15.1	17.5	47
1997	281	16.9	16.6	43.8
1998	291	17.2	16.9	41.6
1999	288	18.5	15.6	56.6
2000	278	18.9	14.7	59.7
2001	281	19.0	14.8	61.9
2002	278	18.9	14.7	65.5
2003	278	18.9	14.7	65.5
2004	278	19.5	14.3	62.6
2005	279	18.9	14.8	62.7
2006	292	18.9	15.4	62
2007	301	16.8	17.9	64.8
2008	274	18.9	14.5	59.5
2009	279	19.1	14.6	70.6
2010	269	17.3	15.4	70.6
2011	290	18.6	15.5	70.3
2012	258	18.6	13.8	68.2
2013	251	18.9	13.2	62.5
2014	263	19.0	13.7	68.4
2015	277	20.0	13.8	71.8
2016	282	20.0	14.1	75.2
2017	257	20.0	12.8	77.8
2018	278	20.1	13.7	74.8
2019	249	16.6	14.9	80.3
2020	243	16.8	14.4	73.3
2021	235	16.9	13.8	98.7
2022	258	20.3	12.6	98.8
2023	266	22.3	11.8	98.9
2024	283	24.1	11.7	75.6

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 Chalybeate Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,426
2018	$7,458
2019	$7,899
2020	$8,430
2021	$9,305
2022	$10,789

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chalybeate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 205^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 145^th of 377 Elementary schools	13.2%
Ranks 85^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 66^th of 243 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	43.8	39.1	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	48.6	29.6	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	37.5	56.5	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	38.5	41.9	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	65.4	40	25.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	65.9	43.4	22.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	26.9	53.3	26.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	43.2	39.5	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	43.2	60	16.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	37.1	47.9	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	37.8	53.4	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	33.7	45	11.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Chalybeate Elementary School)	62.1	73.4	11.3%
5th Grade Science (North Tippah School District)	60.2	56.3	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	30.7	50	19.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	37.1	41.5	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	38.5	54.1	15.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	51.6	45.3	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	38.5	48.6	10.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	40	39.2	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	53.9	54	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	52.2	53.9	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chalybeate Elementary School)	50	41.7	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Tippah School District)	40.6	42.9	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chalybeate Elementary School)	48.1	50	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Tippah School District)	54.4	57.2	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Chalybeate Elementary School)	74.1	79.2	5.1%
8th Grade Science (North Tippah School District)	74.3	64.9	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	249	266	6.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	238	259	8.8%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.3%	98.9%	18.6%

Schools Near Chalybeate 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Chalybeate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2471 Hwy 354	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-4311	283	24	11.7	75.6%	274 (96.8%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	55.1	177^th of 390 public elementary schools	54.6%		59.9	145^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.5%	32	50.0	60.8	50.0	35.2	39.3	41.2	41.2	65.2	59.1	53.0	67.9	47.1	77.2	58.8	$10,789
Kossuth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Cr 604	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-2761	559	45	12.4	56.9%	534 (95.5%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	71.7	103^rd of 390 public elementary schools	73.6%		80	59^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.4%	44	61.9	54.3					69.5	76.6							$9,824
Ripley Elementary School	Public	K-4	702 W Terry Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7203	608	53	11.4	79.4%	299 (49.2%)	149 (24.5%)	104 (17.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.6%)	75.3	87^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.7%		83.8	45^th of 377 public elementary schools	88.1%	42	71.8	54.8					67.9	74.6							$10,701
Biggersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	571 A Highway 45 South	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-6593	338	24	14.0	77.5%	273 (80.8%)	43 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	59.8	153^rd of 390 public elementary schools	60.8%		61.6	142^nd of 377 public elementary schools	62.3%	11	42.0	47.5	59.1	41.5			48.0	50.0	61.4	71.8			90.9		$10,130
Ashland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	768 Lamar Road	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6622	256	21	12.2	100.0%	52 (20.3%)	170 (66.4%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	25.4	303^rd of 390 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.6	294^th of 377 public elementary schools	22.0%	9	31.1	53.4	35.7	28.6			40.0	40.0	17.8	28.6			60.7		$10,985

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