Pope Elementary School

Summary:

Pope Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the South Panola School District in Pope, Mississippi, with a student population of 531 that is predominantly White (81.54%).

Pope Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 68.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 55.7% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school also ranks in the top third of Mississippi elementary schools, earning a 3-star rating, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13 to 15.3 students per teacher. This strong academic performance is particularly impressive given that 99.44% of Pope Elementary students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as Batesville Middle School and Batesville Intermediate School, Pope Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in terms of academic proficiency and statewide ranking. This suggests the school may have effective practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the South Panola School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1110 Main Street
       Pope, MS  38658


(662) 563-3732

District: South Panola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,199 Help


Students who attend Pope Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Panola High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
African American:
17.5%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pope Elementary School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pope Elementary School ranks better than 59.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), African American (17.5%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Panola School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pope Elementary School is 13, which is the 2nd best among 2 elementary schools in the South Panola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pope Elementary School is $8,199. 2 elementary schools in the South Panola School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pope Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pope Elementary School 106th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pope Elementary School in the ranking list.)

South Panola School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Panola School District 47th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pope Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.15 143rd 394 63.7%
2009 50.26 202nd 392 48.5%
2010 47.95 223rd 403 44.7%
2011 38.70 277th 418 33.7%
2012 38.82 264th 414 36.2%
2013 55.57 178th 408 56.4%
2014 73.31 93rd 394 76.4%
2015 75.88 75th 402 81.3%
2016 66.37 126th 394 68.0%
2017 62.37 144th 406 64.5%
2018 69.38 120th 404 70.3%
2019 69.68 113th 397 71.5%
2021 59.57 153rd 381 59.8%
2022 71.63 100th 382 73.8%
2023 63.94 128th 377 66.0%
2024 66.60 131st 390 66.4%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Pope Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 88.68 14th 244 94.3%
2009 82.70 28th 247 88.7%
2010 65.97 84th 255 67.1%
2011 62.23 105th 264 60.2%
2012 57.66 114th 270 57.8%
2013 50.55 141st 269 47.6%
2014 74.58 53rd 264 79.9%
2015 77.07 53rd 266 80.1%
2016 66.40 81st 260 68.8%
2017 68.87 79th 272 71.0%
2018 63.58 91st 252 63.9%
2019 67.34 81st 264 69.3%
2021 52.02 122nd 257 52.5%
2022 47.70 129th 257 49.8%
2023 52.07 108th 243 55.6%
2024 59.23 106th 264 59.8%
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 Pope Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 238 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 269 230 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 279 207 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1993 310 203 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 334 171 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 376 166 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 376 166 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 432 150 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 410 133 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 399 143 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 368 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 368 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 359 142 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 359 142 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 361 147 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 371 146 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 414 156 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 387 141 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 393 141 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 418 131 0 3 0 0 0 0 552
2010 429 128 1 3 0 0 3 0 564
2011 446 121 1 4 0 0 3 0 575
2012 432 115 1 2 0 0 8 0 558
2013 448 112 0 2 0 0 6 0 568
2014 419 119 0 3 0 0 2 0 543
2015 398 110 0 2 0 0 0 0 510
2016 427 106 1 0 0 0 2 0 536
2017 439 109 1 1 0 0 3 0 553
2018 447 105 0 2 0 0 6 0 560
2019 429 96 0 1 3 0 5 0 534
2020 446 96 0 2 3 0 7 0 554
2021 435 93 0 1 3 0 7 0 539
2022 423 101 0 2 3 0 10 0 539
2023 433 93 0 1 1 0 3 0 531

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 Pope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 463 26.4 17.5 n/a
1991 499 27.5 18.1 n/a
1992 486 26.6 18.2 55.6
1993 513 26.1 19.7 56.3
1994 505 24.3 20.8 59
1995 542 25.1 21.6 62
1996 542 25.1 21.6 62
1997 582 27.6 21.1 62.5
1998 543 28.1 19.3 66.7
1999 546 28.0 19.5 72.3
2000 496 28.0 17.7 72.8
2001 495 28.7 17.2 70.7
2002 502 32.8 15.3 78.5
2003 502 32.8 15.3 78.5
2004 512 35.6 14.4 55.1
2005 520 35.0 14.9 59.4
2006 576 38.2 15.1 59.5
2007 531 36.5 14.5 56.1
2008 536 34.8 15.4 55
2009 552 38.3 14.4 62.9
2010 564 39.2 14.3 63.3
2011 575 36.1 15.9 64
2012 558 34.2 16.3 65.1
2013 568 36.3 15.6 64.1
2014 543 36.7 14.7 65
2015 510 37.0 13.7 59.8
2016 536 37.0 14.4 59.3
2017 553 38.0 14.5 57.7
2018 560 35.9 15.5 67.7
2019 534 35.5 15.0 69.5
2020 554 35.7 15.4 70
2021 539 35.1 15.3 99.4
2022 539 36.8 14.6 99.4
2023 531 40.7 13.0 99.4

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 Pope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 463 26.4 17.5 n/a
1991 499 27.5 18.1 n/a
1992 486 26.6 18.2 55.6
1993 513 26.1 19.7 56.3
1994 505 24.3 20.8 59
1995 542 25.1 21.6 62
1996 542 25.1 21.6 62
1997 582 27.6 21.1 62.5
1998 543 28.1 19.3 66.7
1999 546 28.0 19.5 72.3
2000 496 28.0 17.7 72.8
2001 495 28.7 17.2 70.7
2002 502 32.8 15.3 78.5
2003 502 32.8 15.3 78.5
2004 512 35.6 14.4 55.1
2005 520 35.0 14.9 59.4
2006 576 38.2 15.1 59.5
2007 531 36.5 14.5 56.1
2008 536 34.8 15.4 55
2009 552 38.3 14.4 62.9
2010 564 39.2 14.3 63.3
2011 575 36.1 15.9 64
2012 558 34.2 16.3 65.1
2013 568 36.3 15.6 64.1
2014 543 36.7 14.7 65
2015 510 37.0 13.7 59.8
2016 536 37.0 14.4 59.3
2017 553 38.0 14.5 57.7
2018 560 35.9 15.5 67.7
2019 534 35.5 15.0 69.5
2020 554 35.7 15.4 70
2021 539 35.1 15.3 99.4
2022 539 36.8 14.6 99.4
2023 531 40.7 13.0 99.4

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 Pope Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (7.2%) $7,611 (92.8%) $8,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pope Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 377 Elementary schools
 5.5%
Ranks 81st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 243 Middle schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)53.664.5
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)47.956.9
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)52.866.2
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)65.952.8
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)6574.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)53.160.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)34.958.2
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)6169.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)71.250
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)46.440.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)47.540
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)43.844.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pope Elementary School)81.482
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Panola School District)68.364.8
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)39.738.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)30.638.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)4632.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)47.939.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)36.441.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)32.337.1
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)61.841.7
 20.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)41.936.8
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary School)41.840.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)27.431.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pope Elementary School)45.440.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)40.628.9
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pope Elementary School)70.964.9
 6%
   8th Grade Science (South Panola School District)64.945.9
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students534531
 0.6%
African American9693
 3.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White429433
 0.9%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%99.4%
 30%


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Students who attend Pope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Panola High School

Pope Elementary School ranks 131st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Pope Elementary School.

Students at Pope Elementary School are 82% White, 18% African American.


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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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