Stone Elementary School

Summary:

Stone Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wiggins, MS, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 648 students. The school is part of the Stone County School District, which is ranked 12th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stone Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 77.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.3% for the district and 57.7% for the state. While the student population is predominantly White (69.14%), the school has a higher percentage of African American students (23.15%) compared to nearby Perkinston Elementary School (10.38%) and West Wortham Elementary And Middle (6.21%). Additionally, Stone Elementary School has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (99.54%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, Stone Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This level of academic performance is impressive and suggests that the school is providing equitable educational opportunities for students of diverse racial and economic backgrounds. The proximity of Stone Elementary School to other high-performing schools, such as West Wortham Elementary And Middle, presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices, which could further improve the educational outcomes for students across the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577

(601) 928-5473

District: Stone County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,010

Students who attend Stone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stone Middle School
High:	Stone High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

23.1%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stone Elementary School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), African American (23.1%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stone Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Stone Elementary School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Elementary School is $8,010.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Stone County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stone County School District 12^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stone Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	69.73	106^th	394	73.1%
2009	66.54	120^th	392	69.4%
2010	57.10	169^th	403	58.1%
2011	70.23	107^th	418	74.4%
2012	73.05	100^th	414	75.8%
2013	73.01	105^th	408	74.3%
2014	44.50	226^th	394	42.6%
2015	34.97	258^th	402	35.8%
2016	56.82	167^th	394	57.6%
2017	72.11	102^nd	406	74.9%
2018	64.27	140^th	404	65.3%
2019	70.15	110^th	397	72.3%
2021	74.81	91^st	381	76.1%
2022	77.12	76^th	382	80.1%
2023	85.33	36^th	377	90.5%
2024	88.73	27^th	390	93.1%

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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 Stone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	467	245	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	714
1991	484	253	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	737
1992	506	231	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	738
1993	489	229	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	719
1994	491	230	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	723
1995	532	222	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	756
1996	532	222	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	756
1997	524	230	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	757
1998	526	254	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	783
1999	533	257	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	793
2000	572	255	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	828
2001	564	254	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	819
2002	525	245	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	774
2003	525	245	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	774
2004	529	232	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	767
2005	522	229	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	760
2006	572	231	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	814
2007	551	232	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	797
2008	542	233	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	794
2009	532	217	6	9	0	0	0	764
2010	541	229	2	14	2	0	13	801
2011	530	216	2	15	1	0	8	772
2012	490	200	1	16	2	0	9	718
2013	483	199	1	7	1	0	13	704
2014	494	199	1	6	2	0	21	723
2015	480	200	0	12	2	0	24	718
2016	457	201	0	14	2	0	23	697
2017	423	192	0	13	2	0	23	653
2018	443	178	1	12	2	0	25	661
2019	434	169	1	12	2	0	27	645
2020	429	153	2	12	1	0	33	630
2021	381	131	3	5	2	0	30	552
2022	426	122	1	10	2	0	28	589
2023	448	150	3	9	1	0	37	648

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 Stone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	714	36.6	19.5	n/a
1991	737	36.7	20.0	n/a
1992	738	34.0	21.7	44.3
1993	719	36.0	20.0	47
1994	723	36.7	19.7	46.1
1995	756	41.3	18.3	46.4
1996	756	41.3	18.3	46.4
1997	757	40.9	18.5	47.7
1998	783	42.5	18.4	47.9
1999	793	41.6	19.1	53.7
2000	828	44.6	18.6	55.2
2001	819	45.8	17.9	57.9
2002	774	46.7	16.6	55.4
2003	774	46.7	16.6	55.4
2004	767	50.0	15.3	63.1
2005	760	46.0	16.5	64.3
2006	814	45.8	17.8	65
2007	797	45.0	17.7	64.5
2008	794	46.9	16.9	66.6
2009	764	45.6	16.8	65.2
2010	801	45.7	17.4	70.9
2011	772	45.3	17.0	68.4
2012	718	43.6	16.4	69.2
2013	704	42.1	16.6	71.6
2014	723	41.3	17.4	71.8
2015	718	43.0	16.6	71.7
2016	697	46.0	15.1	70.7
2017	653	42.0	15.5	69.8
2018	661	40.7	16.2	71.7
2019	645	41.4	15.5	70.5
2020	630	37.0	17.0	70.3
2021	552	34.8	15.8	99.5
2022	589	37.1	15.8	99.5
2023	648	42.8	15.1	99.5

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 Stone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	714	36.6	19.5	n/a
1991	737	36.7	20.0	n/a
1992	738	34.0	21.7	44.3
1993	719	36.0	20.0	47
1994	723	36.7	19.7	46.1
1995	756	41.3	18.3	46.4
1996	756	41.3	18.3	46.4
1997	757	40.9	18.5	47.7
1998	783	42.5	18.4	47.9
1999	793	41.6	19.1	53.7
2000	828	44.6	18.6	55.2
2001	819	45.8	17.9	57.9
2002	774	46.7	16.6	55.4
2003	774	46.7	16.6	55.4
2004	767	50.0	15.3	63.1
2005	760	46.0	16.5	64.3
2006	814	45.8	17.8	65
2007	797	45.0	17.7	64.5
2008	794	46.9	16.9	66.6
2009	764	45.6	16.8	65.2
2010	801	45.7	17.4	70.9
2011	772	45.3	17.0	68.4
2012	718	43.6	16.4	69.2
2013	704	42.1	16.6	71.6
2014	723	41.3	17.4	71.8
2015	718	43.0	16.6	71.7
2016	697	46.0	15.1	70.7
2017	653	42.0	15.5	69.8
2018	661	40.7	16.2	71.7
2019	645	41.4	15.5	70.5
2020	630	37.0	17.0	70.3
2021	552	34.8	15.8	99.5
2022	589	37.1	15.8	99.5
2023	648	42.8	15.1	99.5

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 Stone Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,062 (13.3%)	$6,948 (86.7%)	$8,010

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 36^th of 377 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stone Elementary School)	55.7	63.3	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)	56.5	59.8	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stone Elementary School)	54.8	78.2	23.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)	60.6	70.1	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Elementary School)	61.8	59.4	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)	64	58.7	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stone Elementary School)	69.6	67.8	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)	73.5	71.5	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Elementary School)	55.3	77.8	22.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)	58.5	72.3	13.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stone Elementary School)	41.7	74.8	33.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)	56.5	73.9	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Stone Elementary School)	50.9	80.8	29.9%
5th Grade Science (Stone County School District)	62.7	83.7	21%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	645	648	0.5%
African American	169	150	11.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	434	448	3.2%
Two or More Races	27	37	37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	99.5%	29%

Schools Near Stone 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 (2019)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1652 East Central Ave	Wiggins	39577	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 928-5473	648	43	15.1	99.5%	448 (69.1%)	150 (23.1%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.7%)	88.7	27^th of 390 public elementary schools	93.1%		85.3	36^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.5%	9	77.2	76.4	70.3				79.8	81.1	75.6				79.8		$8,010	$1,062	$6,948
Perkinston Elementary School	Public	K-5	40 Second Street	Perkinston	39573	Stone County	Stone County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 928-3380	549	37	14.8	99.5%	455 (82.9%)	57 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	70.8	108^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.3%		80	60^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.1%	48	59.1	69.2	51.7				63.6	75.7	64.9				72.6		$7,236	$978	$6,258
Saucier Elementary School	Public	K-6	24052 First Street	Saucier	39574	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2440	387	27	14.4	99.2%	341 (88.1%)	15 (3.9%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	81.8	56^th of 390 public elementary schools	85.6%		88.1	28^th of 377 public elementary schools	92.6%	28	75.0	66.0	76.9	51.1			62.5	55.3	79.5	75.5			89.7		$8,715	$782	$7,932
South Forrest Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Burborne Street	Brooklyn	39425	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 545-7714	583	44	13.2	99.5%	487 (83.5%)	31 (5.3%)	16 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.4%)	79.7	62^nd of 390 public elementary schools	84.1%		64.2	126^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.6%	64	78.0	81.1	55.5	64.5	62.2	65.6	75.6	65.5	49.2	77.8	86.7	84.5	81.0	81.4	$9,041	$992	$8,049
Benndale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5204 Hwy 26 West	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 766-6341	158	14	11.2	100.0%	116 (73.4%)	34 (21.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	54	183^rd of 390 public elementary schools	53.1%		62.7	136^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.9%	47	65.4	52.9	50.0	42.9			61.5	41.1	10.0	47.6			70.0		$8,079	$657	$7,422
West Wortham Elementary And Middle	Public	K-8	20199 West Wortham Road	Saucier	39574	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-1276	934	66	14.2	99.7%	776 (83.1%)	58 (6.2%)	32 (3.4%)	7 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.8%)	94.8	9^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.7%		93.9	11^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	87.8	79.3	71.1	68.0	58.0	54.2	97.0	77.2	85.6	88.5	74.4	67.3	93.4	74.8	$7,821	$618	$7,203

Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Stone Elementary School?

Students at Stone Elementary School are 69% White, 23% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Stone Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Stone Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Stone Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Stone Middle School
High : Stone High School

What district is Stone Elementary School in?

Stone County School District

Is Stone Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Stone Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Mississippi elementary schools.

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