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Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

Summary:

Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Magnolia, Mississippi, serving grades PK-3 with a student population of 386, predominantly African American (82.38%). The school is part of the South Pike School District, which is ranked 78 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages, with only 32.3% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts and 32.4% in Mathematics, far below the state averages of 51.6% and 54.8%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over time, dropping from a statewide ranking of 340 out of 406 Mississippi elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 253 out of 377 in 2022-2023. This is likely due in part to the school's high percentage (100%) of economically disadvantaged students, which can significantly impact academic achievement.

Interestingly, a nearby school in the same district, Osyka Elementary School, significantly outperforms Eva Gordon Lower Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points higher. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the performance differences between these two schools. To improve, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support, as well as exploring the practices and strategies used at higher-performing schools within the South Pike School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 1175 North Clark Street
       Magnolia, MS  39652

(601) 783-0434

District: South Pike School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,689 Help


Students who attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Pike Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.4%
White:
13.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.83. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.4%), White (13.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is $11,689.
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Rank History for Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 13.41 369th 394 6.3%
2017 20.01 340th 406 16.3%
2023 36.83 253rd 377 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 0 609 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1991 0 583 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 0 550 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 0 505 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 0 541 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 3 492 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 3 492 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 1 460 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 1 444 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 2 407 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 2 437 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 1 416 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 40 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 40 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 78 379 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 90 387 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 68 396 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 76 421 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 76 436 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 64 423 0 1 0 0 0 0 488
2010 81 403 0 3 1 0 3 0 491
2011 61 362 0 2 0 0 4 0 429
2012 63 380 2 1 0 0 7 0 453
2013 73 376 1 1 1 0 13 0 465
2014 68 382 0 1 0 0 10 0 461
2015 69 368 0 0 0 0 11 0 448
2016 94 602 0 1 2 0 18 0 717
2017 89 626 0 1 2 0 24 0 742
2018 52 386 0 4 0 0 9 0 451
2019 43 367 0 2 0 0 5 0 417
2020 50 355 0 5 0 0 3 0 413
2021 35 312 0 5 0 0 3 0 355
2022 67 580 1 11 0 0 16 0 675
2023 51 318 0 6 0 0 11 0 386

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 Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
1991 583 33.5 17.4 n/a
1992 550 33.4 16.4 74.9
1993 505 30.5 16.6 73.5
1994 541 26.1 20.7 76.3
1995 495 27.3 18.1 75.8
1996 495 27.3 18.1 75.8
1997 461 26.8 17.2 77.4
1998 445 27.9 15.9 77.1
1999 409 27.3 15.0 86.8
2000 439 25.5 17.2 88.8
2001 417 23.4 17.8 89.4
2002 480 28.5 16.8 89.2
2003 480 28.5 16.8 89.2
2004 457 22.0 20.8 99.3
2005 478 24.8 19.3 99.4
2006 464 26.7 17.4 99.4
2007 497 26.2 19.0 99.4
2008 512 29.2 17.5 85.5
2009 488 29.0 16.8 95.5
2010 491 30.6 16.0 82.3
2011 429 28.0 15.3 94.2
2012 453 27.4 16.5 94.7
2013 465 28.3 16.4 96.3
2014 461 26.3 17.4 99.3
2015 448 24.0 18.6 99.3
2016 717 40.0 17.9 100
2017 742 41.5 17.8 100
2018 451 25.2 17.8 100
2019 417 26.8 15.5 100
2020 413 25.4 16.2 100
2021 355 22.3 15.8 100
2022 675 26.9 25.0 99.6
2023 386 26.8 14.3 100

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 Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
1991 583 33.5 17.4 n/a
1992 550 33.4 16.4 74.9
1993 505 30.5 16.6 73.5
1994 541 26.1 20.7 76.3
1995 495 27.3 18.1 75.8
1996 495 27.3 18.1 75.8
1997 461 26.8 17.2 77.4
1998 445 27.9 15.9 77.1
1999 409 27.3 15.0 86.8
2000 439 25.5 17.2 88.8
2001 417 23.4 17.8 89.4
2002 480 28.5 16.8 89.2
2003 480 28.5 16.8 89.2
2004 457 22.0 20.8 99.3
2005 478 24.8 19.3 99.4
2006 464 26.7 17.4 99.4
2007 497 26.2 19.0 99.4
2008 512 29.2 17.5 85.5
2009 488 29.0 16.8 95.5
2010 491 30.6 16.0 82.3
2011 429 28.0 15.3 94.2
2012 453 27.4 16.5 94.7
2013 465 28.3 16.4 96.3
2014 461 26.3 17.4 99.3
2015 448 24.0 18.6 99.3
2016 717 40.0 17.9 100
2017 742 41.5 17.8 100
2018 451 25.2 17.8 100
2019 417 26.8 15.5 100
2020 413 25.4 16.2 100
2021 355 22.3 15.8 100
2022 675 26.9 25.0 99.6
2023 386 26.8 14.3 100

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 Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,536
2018 $7,965
2019 $9,114
2020 $10,051
2021 $9,716
2022 $11,688

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School)20.632.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Pike School District)31.638.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School)24.332.4
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pike School District)33.139.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students417386
 7.4%
African American367318
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White4351
 18.6%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Pike Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School.

Students at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School are 82% African American, 13% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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