North Pontotoc Elementary School

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North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks 147 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Pontotoc Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 743 students in grades K-4 in Ecru, Mississippi, which is part of the Pontotoc County School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Mississippi elementary schools, despite serving a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.

North Pontotoc Elementary has several key strengths that set it apart. The school maintains strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades above the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 15.7 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby South Pontotoc Elementary School and the Tupelo-area schools. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, North Pontotoc Elementary is able to achieve its academic success with relatively lower per-student spending compared to the Tupelo-area schools.

When comparing North Pontotoc Elementary to nearby schools, it generally performs on par or slightly better in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, the nearby South Pontotoc Elementary School stands out with particularly strong performance in Mathematics, outpacing North Pontotoc and the state averages. Additionally, the Tupelo-area schools have more racially diverse student bodies, which may provide different learning experiences and perspectives for students.

Detail:

Public K-4

8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841

(662) 489-5613

District: Pontotoc County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,868

Students who attend North Pontotoc Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
High:	North Pontotoc High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

15.2%

African American:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.9. (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 (69.2%), Hispanic (15.2%), African American (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare North Pontotoc Elementary School employs 55.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pontotoc Elementary School is $8,868.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pontotoc County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc County School District 26^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Pontotoc Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	74.89	85^th	394	78.4%
2009	72.65	93^rd	392	76.3%
2010	68.42	118^th	403	70.7%
2011	74.55	88^th	418	78.9%
2012	70.53	116^th	414	72.0%
2013	71.97	109^th	408	73.3%
2014	83.67	34^th	394	91.4%
2015	68.28	110^th	402	72.6%
2016	65.44	133^rd	394	66.2%
2017	43.80	222^nd	406	45.3%
2018	49.08	206^th	404	49.0%
2019	72.71	96^th	397	75.8%
2021	74.81	90^th	381	76.4%
2022	70.44	106^th	382	72.3%
2023	69.91	108^th	377	71.4%
2024	61.90	147^th	390	62.3%

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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 North Pontotoc Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	653	83	1	28	4	n/a	n/a	769
2003	653	83	1	28	4	n/a	n/a	769
2004	639	90	1	39	3	n/a	n/a	772
2005	645	94	1	45	1	n/a	n/a	786
2006	651	88	1	54	1	n/a	n/a	795
2007	650	90	1	54	1	n/a	n/a	796
2008	661	94	1	61	1	n/a	n/a	818
2009	665	103	0	78	0	0	0	846
2010	700	107	1	81	0	0	17	906
2011	736	110	1	106	0	0	17	970
2012	597	75	1	85	0	0	34	792
2013	634	83	1	97	0	0	35	850
2014	628	79	2	94	0	0	30	833
2015	599	78	2	113	1	0	4	797
2016	568	80	3	120	1	0	0	772
2017	566	87	6	124	0	0	1	784
2018	564	82	6	126	0	0	2	780
2019	564	83	4	129	0	0	4	784
2020	562	107	7	115	1	2	1	795
2021	514	91	6	113	1	1	11	737
2022	532	86	5	117	1	0	22	763
2023	514	82	4	113	1	0	29	743

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 North Pontotoc Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	769	43.7	17.6	49.3
2003	769	43.7	17.6	49.3
2004	772	45.4	17.0	55.2
2005	786	45.8	17.2	59
2006	795	47.1	16.9	59.2
2007	796	48.2	16.5	58
2008	818	50.3	16.3	60.9
2009	846	52.2	16.2	66.1
2010	906	49.5	18.2	67.9
2011	970	48.5	19.9	69.1
2012	792	46.1	17.1	68.2
2013	850	46.6	18.2	71.5
2014	833	49.4	16.8	72.1
2015	797	49.0	16.2	72.4
2016	772	49.0	15.7	72.3
2017	784	47.2	16.5	72.2
2018	780	46.7	16.6	69.4
2019	784	45.6	17.1	72.2
2020	795	45.7	17.3	74.2
2021	737	47.0	15.6	99.6
2022	763	48.5	15.7	99.6
2023	743	55.8	13.3	99.6

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 North Pontotoc Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	769	43.7	17.6	49.3
2003	769	43.7	17.6	49.3
2004	772	45.4	17.0	55.2
2005	786	45.8	17.2	59
2006	795	47.1	16.9	59.2
2007	796	48.2	16.5	58
2008	818	50.3	16.3	60.9
2009	846	52.2	16.2	66.1
2010	906	49.5	18.2	67.9
2011	970	48.5	19.9	69.1
2012	792	46.1	17.1	68.2
2013	850	46.6	18.2	71.5
2014	833	49.4	16.8	72.1
2015	797	49.0	16.2	72.4
2016	772	49.0	15.7	72.3
2017	784	47.2	16.5	72.2
2018	780	46.7	16.6	69.4
2019	784	45.6	17.1	72.2
2020	795	45.7	17.3	74.2
2021	737	47.0	15.6	99.6
2022	763	48.5	15.7	99.6
2023	743	55.8	13.3	99.6

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 North Pontotoc Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,443
2018	$6,806
2019	$6,878
2020	$8,138
2021	$8,094
2022	$8,868

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pontotoc Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 108^th of 377 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Pontotoc Elementary School)	49.3	57.2	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc County School District)	58.8	58.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Pontotoc Elementary School)	60	65.2	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc County School District)	70	72.5	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Pontotoc Elementary School)	53.7	56.4	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc County School District)	52.2	57.9	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Pontotoc Elementary School)	70.9	63.6	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc County School District)	68.3	61	7.3%
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	784	743	5.2%
African American	83	82	1.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	129	113	12.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	564	514	8.9%
Two or More Races	4	29	625%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	99.6%	27.4%

Schools Near North Pontotoc 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
North Pontotoc Elementary School	Public	K-4	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-5613	743	56	13.3	99.6%	514 (69.2%)	82 (11.0%)	113 (15.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	61.9	147^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.3%		69.9	108^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.4%	39	61.8	56.8		53.9	60.8			$8,868
Pontotoc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	145 Fred Dowdy Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-4973	613	58	10.5	99.5%	309 (50.4%)	150 (24.5%)	99 (16.2%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.0%)								(n/a)								$10,326
D T Cox Elementary School	Public	3-4	304 Clark Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-2454	307	30	10.2	99.0%	148 (48.2%)	96 (31.3%)	47 (15.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	73.7	92^nd of 390 public elementary schools	76.4%		76.9	69^th of 377 public elementary schools	81.7%	23	58.2	61.2		70.1	77.6			$11,660
South Pontotoc Elementary School	Public	K-5	1523 South Pontotoc Rd	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-5941	789	61	12.9	99.6%	623 (79.0%)	59 (7.5%)	65 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.3%)	66.7	130^th of 390 public elementary schools	66.7%		74.8	80^th of 377 public elementary schools	78.8%	50	57.4	60.0	44.1	71.9	59.2	62.5	83.3	$8,603
New Albany Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 534-1840	1,048	80	13.0	99.7%	521 (49.7%)	279 (26.6%)	168 (16.0%)	24 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.2%)	76.7	78^th of 390 public elementary schools	80.0%		80.1	57^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.9%	21	63.0	69.7	55.0	77.9	61.9	68.8	80.7	$9,845
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-2	628 Rutherford Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-6303	452	42	10.6	99.3%	98 (21.7%)	264 (58.4%)	38 (8.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$11,273
Thomas Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	520 S Thomas Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8960	402	43	9.3	99.3%	120 (29.9%)	223 (55.5%)	23 (5.7%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)								$12,078
Rankin Elementary School	Public	3-5	1908 Forrest Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8950	356	32	11.0	99.2%	117 (32.9%)	180 (50.6%)	33 (9.3%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	64.4	139^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.4%		67.3	115^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.5%	24	66.9	58.4	52.0	48.3	51.3	67.3	81.2	$13,148
Joyner Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 Joyner Avenue	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8900	416	43	9.6	99.3%	132 (31.7%)	217 (52.2%)	25 (6.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.7%)								(n/a)								$12,162
Saltillo Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1806 Hwy 45 N	Saltillo	38866	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 869-3724	700	59	11.8	99.6%	522 (74.6%)	113 (16.1%)	10 (1.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$10,271

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pontotoc Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Pontotoc Elementary School?

Students at North Pontotoc Elementary School are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is North Pontotoc Elementary School a good school?

North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks 147^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is North Pontotoc Elementary School in?

Pontotoc County School District

What schools do graduates of North Pontotoc Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Pontotoc Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
High : North Pontotoc High School

How many students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended North Pontotoc Elementary School.

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