Quitman County Elementary School

Q: Is Quitman County Elementary School a good school?

Quitman County Elementary School ranks 166 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Quitman County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lambert, Mississippi, serving 365 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Quitman County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Quitman County Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population (94.52%) and consistently underperforming the state average on standardized tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 46.3% of 3rd graders and 50% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 57.1%, respectively. However, the school has shown some signs of improvement, with ELA proficiency rates increasing from 16.1% and 25.7% in 2020-2021 to 46.3% and 50% in 2023-2024 for 3rd and 4th graders, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools like Pope Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School, and Clarksdale Collegiate, Quitman County Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with a ranking of 166 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools in 2023-2024 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools suggest that targeted interventions and support could help drive progress and improve outcomes for its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1018 10th Street
Lambert, MS 38643

(662) 326-7186

District: Quitman County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,154

Students who attend Quitman County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Quitman County Middle School
High:	M. S. Palmer High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.1%

White:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quitman County Elementary School ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.92. (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: African American (94.1%), White (3.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman County Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Quitman County Elementary School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman County Elementary School is $12,154.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Quitman County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman County School District 72^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quitman County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2009	11.11	372^nd	392	5.1%
2010	16.54	366^th	403	9.2%
2011	37.51	288^th	418	31.1%
2012	39.78	261^st	414	37.0%
2013	36.82	273^rd	408	33.1%
2014	42.30	240^th	394	39.1%
2015	46.82	196^th	402	51.2%
2016	17.87	349^th	394	11.4%
2017	33.96	272^nd	406	33.0%
2018	62.20	151^st	404	62.6%
2019	58.12	169^th	397	57.4%
2021	32.30	247^th	381	35.2%
2022	29.35	265^th	382	30.6%
2023	37.30	248^th	377	34.2%
2024	57.92	166^th	390	57.4%

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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 Quitman County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	40	545	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	585
1991	54	515	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	569
1992	67	469	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	536
1993	53	453	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	506
1994	56	438	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	496
1995	40	437	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1996	40	437	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1997	41	569	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	610
1998	34	581	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	615
1999	33	590	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	623
2000	26	611	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
2001	24	559	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	586
2002	5	507	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	515
2003	5	507	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	515
2004	6	476	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	487
2005	9	477	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	491
2006	12	486	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	503
2007	7	461	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	470
2008	13	457	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	470
2009	18	517	0	1	0	1	0	537
2010	15	556	0	1	1	0	4	577
2011	16	513	0	5	1	0	5	540
2012	19	500	0	2	1	0	3	525
2013	21	491	0	2	0	0	3	517
2014	16	465	2	1	0	0	1	485
2015	21	433	0	1	1	0	2	458
2016	15	426	0	0	0	0	2	443
2017	11	395	0	3	0	0	4	413
2018	11	410	0	0	0	1	4	426
2019	14	418	0	1	1	1	4	439
2020	11	393	0	0	0	1	6	411
2021	10	355	0	1	0	1	6	373
2022	13	356	0	1	0	0	6	376
2023	13	345	0	0	0	0	7	365
2024	11	319	0	2	0	0	7	339

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 Quitman County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	585	29.8	19.6	n/a
1991	569	29.9	19.0	n/a
1992	536	29.5	18.1	88.4
1993	506	26.5	19.1	87.7
1994	496	26.3	18.9	89.5
1995	477	25.1	19.0	93.5
1996	477	25.1	19.0	93.5
1997	610	25.9	23.6	92.5
1998	615	26.0	23.7	94.8
1999	623	26.4	23.6	94.9
2000	637	28.5	22.4	97.6
2001	586	30.3	19.3	97.1
2002	515	25.5	20.2	99.4
2003	515	25.5	20.2	99.4
2004	487	25.6	19.0	98.2
2005	491	26.1	18.8	99.4
2006	503	27.1	18.6	99.4
2007	470	30.7	15.3	99.4
2008	470	28.4	16.5	99.4
2009	537	27.7	19.4	99.4
2010	577	31.5	18.3	99.5
2011	540	28.4	19.0	99.4
2012	525	21.2	24.7	99.4
2013	517	28.3	18.2	99.4
2014	485	29.9	16.1	99.4
2015	458	28.0	16.3	99.3
2016	443	30.0	14.7	100
2017	413	26.5	15.5	100
2018	426	28.0	15.1	100
2019	439	29.4	14.9	100
2020	411	29.7	13.8	100
2021	373	28.1	13.2	100
2022	376	26.9	13.9	100
2023	365	29.5	12.3	100
2024	339	27.2	12.4	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 Quitman County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	585	29.8	19.6	n/a
1991	569	29.9	19.0	n/a
1992	536	29.5	18.1	88.4
1993	506	26.5	19.1	87.7
1994	496	26.3	18.9	89.5
1995	477	25.1	19.0	93.5
1996	477	25.1	19.0	93.5
1997	610	25.9	23.6	92.5
1998	615	26.0	23.7	94.8
1999	623	26.4	23.6	94.9
2000	637	28.5	22.4	97.6
2001	586	30.3	19.3	97.1
2002	515	25.5	20.2	99.4
2003	515	25.5	20.2	99.4
2004	487	25.6	19.0	98.2
2005	491	26.1	18.8	99.4
2006	503	27.1	18.6	99.4
2007	470	30.7	15.3	99.4
2008	470	28.4	16.5	99.4
2009	537	27.7	19.4	99.4
2010	577	31.5	18.3	99.5
2011	540	28.4	19.0	99.4
2012	525	21.2	24.7	99.4
2013	517	28.3	18.2	99.4
2014	485	29.9	16.1	99.4
2015	458	28.0	16.3	99.3
2016	443	30.0	14.7	100
2017	413	26.5	15.5	100
2018	426	28.0	15.1	100
2019	439	29.4	14.9	100
2020	411	29.7	13.8	100
2021	373	28.1	13.2	100
2022	376	26.9	13.9	100
2023	365	29.5	12.3	100
2024	339	27.2	12.4	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 Quitman County Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,070
2018	$10,152
2019	$10,515
2020	$12,426
2021	$13,685
2022	$12,154

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 169^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 248^th of 377 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Elementary School)	33.3	30.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)	33.3	30.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Elementary School)	58.5	55.5	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)	58.5	55.5	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Elementary School)	46.8	30.2	16.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)	46.8	30.2	16.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Elementary School)	64.6	58.5	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)	64.6	58.5	6.1%
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	439	365	16.9%
African American	418	345	17.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	14	13	7.1%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Quitman County 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
Quitman County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1018 10th Street	Lambert	38643	Quitman County	Quitman County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 326-7186	339	27	12.4	100.0%	11 (3.2%)	319 (94.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	57.9	166^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.4%		37.3	248^th of 377 public elementary schools	34.2%	82	46.3	50.0					68.8	67.8							$12,154
Lyon Elementary School	Public	K-6	2020 Roberson Road	Lyon	38645	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 624-8544	250	18	13.7	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	243 (97.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	317^th of 390 public elementary schools	18.7%		30.8	275^th of 377 public elementary schools	27.1%	42	26.8	41.0	31.2	26.3			48.8	46.2	18.7	31.6			43.8		$14,410
Jonestown Elementary School	Public	K-6	330 Matagorda Road	Jonestown	38639	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 358-4496	143	13	10.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	143 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	281^st of 390 public elementary schools	27.9%		34	262^nd of 377 public elementary schools	30.5%	19	37.6	20.0	21.4	26.0			18.8	30.0	64.3	69.5			53.9		$19,035
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	871 Ritchie Avenue	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8605	299	17	18.0	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	294 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10	369^th of 390 public elementary schools	5.4%					(n/a)	21.9	42.1					12.4	29.0							$13,668
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1806 Sunflower	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8567	207	13	16.3	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	202 (97.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7.9	378^th of 390 public elementary schools	3.1%		13.7	342^nd of 377 public elementary schools	9.3%	36	7.2	34.8					7.2	34.7							$15,494
R H Bearden Elementary School	Public	K-6	6442 Friendship Road West	Sumner	38957	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 375-9205	244	21	11.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	238 (97.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	16.2	344^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.8%		11.7	353^rd of 377 public elementary schools	6.4%	9	26.0	25.0	18.5	21.4			20.0	25.1	29.6	57.1			37.0		$17,184
Clarksdale Collegiate	Public, Charter	K-7	1012 W 2nd Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Collegiate District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(662) 351-0106	583	37	15.7	100.0%	34 (5.8%)	531 (91.1%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	14.1	351^st of 390 public elementary schools	10.0%					(n/a)	40.8	30.1	31.5	27.4	31.6		21.1	17.8	30.0	12.9	22.7		50.0		$12,668
Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1101 Smith Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8588	261	16	16.6	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	249 (95.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	7.4	380^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.6%		8.3	364^th of 377 public elementary schools	3.4%	16	34.0	22.8					18.0	13.6							$13,288
Charleston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	412 E. Chestnut St.	Charleston	38921	Tallahatchie County	East Tallahatchie Consol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 647-2679	322	24	13.4	100.0%	50 (15.5%)	261 (81.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	10.9	365^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.4%		11.2	356^th of 377 public elementary schools	5.6%	9	16.1	41.4					12.5	24.1							$13,254
Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Main Street	Pope	38658	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-3732	531	43	12.4	68.9%	436 (82.1%)	82 (15.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	66.6	131^st of 390 public elementary schools	66.4%		63.9	128^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.0%	3	68.6	78.2	59.6	46.9	40.3	45.0	64.7	46.9	51.0	55.1	47.4	47.5	65.9	70.0	$10,863

Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman County Elementary School

Is Quitman County Elementary School a good school?

Quitman County Elementary School ranks 166^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Quitman County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Quitman County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Quitman County Middle School
High : M. S. Palmer High School

How many students attend Quitman County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Quitman County Elementary School.

What district is Quitman County Elementary School in?

Quitman County School District

What is the racial makeup of Quitman County Elementary School?

Students at Quitman County Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

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