Bovina Elementary School

Summary:

Bovina Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serving 338 students in grades PK-6. Despite being part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, which is ranked 71 out of 130 districts in the state, Bovina Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of Mississippi in academic performance.

Bovina Elementary has been ranked among the top 15-38 elementary schools in Mississippi over the past several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, a significant achievement. The school's student population is more racially balanced compared to nearby schools, with 68.93% White, 27.22% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. Additionally, Bovina Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic need among its student population, yet the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.3 to 15.5 over the past few years.

The consistent academic excellence at Bovina Elementary, as evidenced by its top-ranking status and strong test scores, suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the economic challenges faced by the community. When compared to the nearby schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District, Bovina Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher test scores and a stronger overall academic profile. The success of Bovina Elementary could provide valuable insights and lessons for other schools in the district or state that are struggling to improve academic outcomes, particularly for economically disadvantaged and diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183

(601) 619-4453

District: Vicksburg Warren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,510

Students who attend Bovina Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Warren Central Junior High School
High:	Warren Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.9%

African American:

27.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bovina Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.26. (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 (68.9%), African American (27.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Vicksburg Warren School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bovina Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District. (See more...)

Compare Bovina Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bovina Elementary School is $13,510, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Vicksburg Warren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Warren School District 71^st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bovina Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	49.78	209^th	403	48.1%
2011	63.94	151^st	418	63.9%
2012	60.42	165^th	414	60.1%
2013	59.47	161^st	408	60.5%
2014	76.83	74^th	394	81.2%
2015	65.44	122^nd	402	69.7%
2016	82.60	54^th	394	86.3%
2017	81.30	53^rd	406	86.9%
2018	84.06	45^th	404	88.9%
2019	88.37	31^st	397	92.2%
2021	86.33	38^th	381	90.0%
2022	92.21	16^th	382	95.8%
2023	91.25	16^th	377	95.8%
2024	93.26	15^th	390	96.2%

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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 Bovina Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2009	189	131	0	4	2	0	326
2010	204	134	0	3	0	1	342
2011	198	123	0	7	1	2	331
2012	224	109	1	4	0	1	339
2013	230	117	1	3	0	1	352
2014	227	108	1	3	1	2	342
2015	234	109	3	1	3	3	353
2016	235	106	3	1	3	6	354
2017	250	118	2	1	2	5	378
2018	234	134	1	0	2	4	375
2019	220	120	3	1	2	4	350
2020	242	113	4	0	2	5	366
2021	238	106	5	3	1	4	357
2022	224	104	4	2	0	4	338
2023	233	92	4	2	0	7	338

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 Bovina Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	326	20.6	15.8	63.5
2010	342	22.5	15.1	65.8
2011	331	22.0	15.0	59.8
2012	339	21.1	16.0	57.8
2013	352	23.3	15.0	59.1
2014	342	20.1	16.9	57.6
2015	353	22.0	16.0	100
2016	354	22.0	16.0	100
2017	378	20.2	18.6	100
2018	375	20.6	18.1	100
2019	350	24.1	14.4	100
2020	366	23.6	15.5	100
2021	357	22.9	15.5	100
2022	338	23.5	14.3	100
2023	338	29.9	11.3	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 Bovina Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	326	20.6	15.8	63.5
2010	342	22.5	15.1	65.8
2011	331	22.0	15.0	59.8
2012	339	21.1	16.0	57.8
2013	352	23.3	15.0	59.1
2014	342	20.1	16.9	57.6
2015	353	22.0	16.0	100
2016	354	22.0	16.0	100
2017	378	20.2	18.6	100
2018	375	20.6	18.1	100
2019	350	24.1	14.4	100
2020	366	23.6	15.5	100
2021	357	22.9	15.5	100
2022	338	23.5	14.3	100
2023	338	29.9	11.3	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 Bovina Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,056
2018	$9,538
2019	$9,518
2020	$10,413
2021	$11,223
2022	$13,510

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bovina Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 16^th of 377 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bovina Elementary School)	80	74.3	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	41.9	50.4	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary School)	86.6	94.1	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	48.2	58.6	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bovina Elementary School)	60	75.6	15.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	40.3	48.7	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary School)	68.9	85.4	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	38.8	49.8	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bovina Elementary School)	73.8	70	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	39.5	45.2	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary School)	59.5	70	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	29.1	34.7	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bovina Elementary School)	76.2	72.5	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Vicksburg Warren School District)	50.5	60.7	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bovina Elementary School)	56.9	63.9	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)	29.2	39.5	10.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary School)	54.9	76.6	21.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)	42.1	41.1	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	338	3.4%
African American	120	92	23.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	220	233	5.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bovina 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
Bovina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5 Willow Creek Drive	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 619-4453	338	30	11.3	100.0%	233 (68.9%)	92 (27.2%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	93.3	15^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.2%		91.2	16^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.8%	1	87.7	72.2	77.3	59.4			86.0	80.6	88.7	72.9			93.2		$13,510
Beechwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	999 Highway 27 S	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-3874	540	46	11.7	100.0%	310 (57.4%)	202 (37.4%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	51.3	199^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.0%		57.1	156^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.6%	43	67.8	63.5	52.6	33.8			49.2	38.1	33.4	45.8			75.4		$13,260
Sherman Ave Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2145 Sherman Ave.	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-2409	368	27	13.6	100.0%	40 (10.9%)	304 (82.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	6 (1.6%)								(n/a)															$12,657
Warren Central Intermediate	Public	3-6	2147 Sherman Ave	Vicksburg	39183	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-5656	362	29	12.6	100.0%	33 (9.1%)	310 (85.6%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.2	337^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.6%		21.7	315^th of 377 public elementary schools	16.4%	22	36.1	28.0	35.8	11.7			28.8	36.0	39.5	33.8			56.8		$14,388
South Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6530 Nailor Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 636-1271	353	31	11.2	100.0%	132 (37.4%)	203 (57.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	27.7	292^nd of 390 public elementary schools	25.1%		43.2	215^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.0%	77	37.7	43.2	37.8	44.6			39.6	32.4	27.0	34.1			47.2		$13,448
Bowmar Avenue School	Public, Magnet	K-6	912 Bowmar Avenue	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	Yes	No	No	(601) 636-2486	357	26	13.4	100.0%	204 (57.1%)	138 (38.7%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	65.9	137^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.9%		71.4	97^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.3%	40	71.5	77.7	60.0	42.6			47.6	68.9	51.7	46.3			71.6		$11,672
Redwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Redwood Road	Redwood	39156	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 636-4885	386	31	12.4	100.0%	260 (67.4%)	115 (29.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	73.4	94^th of 390 public elementary schools	75.9%		76.8	71^st of 377 public elementary schools	81.2%	23	53.4	65.9	48.9	48.8			57.8	76.6	88.9	86.1			73.4		$12,918
Dana Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1247 Dana Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 619-2340	463	31	15.1	100.0%	46 (9.9%)	399 (86.2%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)								(n/a)															$11,534
Vicksburg Intermediate	Public	3-6	1245 Dana Road	Vicksburg	39180	Warren County	Vicksburg Warren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 638-4199	384	33	11.7	100.0%	28 (7.3%)	337 (87.8%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	37.4	254^th of 390 public elementary schools	34.9%		19.8	321^st of 377 public elementary schools	14.9%	67	56.7	54.7	24.4	33.8			54.0	48.2	23.7	41.7			49.3		$13,463
Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9700 I-20 West Frontage	Bolton	39041	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 866-2522	361	32	11.2	99.2%	11 (3.0%)	326 (90.3%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	26.3	300^th of 390 public elementary schools	23.1%		26.7	293^rd of 377 public elementary schools	22.3%	7	39.5	30.0	39.3	31.4	50.0	26.1	57.9	36.6	17.9	22.9	46.8	30.4	57.2	65.2	$12,241

Frequently Asked Questions about Bovina Elementary School

Is Bovina Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Bovina Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Bovina Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Warren Central Junior High School
High : Warren Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Bovina Elementary School?

Students at Bovina Elementary School are 69% White, 27% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Bovina Elementary School in?

Vicksburg Warren School District

How many students attend Bovina Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Bovina Elementary School.

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