Is Buckatunna Elementary School a good school?

Buckatunna Elementary School ranks 228 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Buckatunna Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Buckatunna Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Buckatunna Elementary School?

Students at Buckatunna Elementary School are 55% African American, 43% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Buckatunna Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Buckatunna Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Wayne County High School

Buckatunna Elementary School

Summary:

Buckatunna Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Buckatunna, Mississippi, with a student population of 377. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckatunna Elementary School generally outperforms the Wayne County School District and the state of Mississippi in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 64.8% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.1% for the district and 57.2% for the state. The school's ranking among Mississippi elementary schools has fluctuated, ranging from 111th out of 377 in 2022-2023 (4 stars) to 228th out of 390 in 2023-2024 (2 stars), suggesting it is performing better than many of its peers but still has room for improvement.

Buckatunna Elementary School has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, which tend to be more homogeneous. However, the nearby Sand Hill Elementary School, which is in the Greene County School District, has higher test scores and a higher school ranking than Buckatunna. Additionally, Buckatunna Elementary School has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, with 100% of its students facing economic disadvantage, which may impact their academic performance and educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322-0060

(601) 648-2501

District: Wayne County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,562

Students who attend Buckatunna Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wayne County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.9%

White:

42.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckatunna Elementary School ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Buckatunna Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.59. (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 (54.9%), White (42.7%), 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 Wayne County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckatunna Elementary School is 12.9. 3 elementary schools in the Wayne County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Buckatunna Elementary School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckatunna Elementary School is $11,562, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wayne County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Buckatunna Elementary School 150^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Buckatunna Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Wayne County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County School District 83^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckatunna Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	30.42	291^st	394	26.1%
2009	26.24	310^th	392	20.9%
2010	42.61	250^th	403	38.0%
2011	49.75	214^th	418	48.8%
2012	35.95	284^th	414	31.4%
2013	43.59	245^th	408	40.0%
2014	33.45	293^rd	394	25.6%
2015	35.17	257^th	402	36.1%
2016	45.92	205^th	394	48.0%
2017	45.25	217^th	406	46.6%
2018	53.49	190^th	404	53.0%
2019	43.84	231^st	397	41.8%
2021	65.16	129^th	381	66.1%
2022	65.22	133^rd	382	65.2%
2023	69.62	111^th	377	70.6%
2024	42.74	228^th	390	41.5%

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

Rank History for Buckatunna Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	30.70	183^rd	244	25.0%
2009	44.63	149^th	247	39.7%
2010	60.77	98^th	255	61.6%
2011	66.01	87^th	264	67.0%
2012	33.58	189^th	270	30.0%
2013	41.16	167^th	269	37.9%
2014	42.78	158^th	264	40.2%
2015	42.33	146^th	266	45.1%
2016	43.04	149^th	260	42.7%
2017	47.71	143^rd	272	47.4%
2018	45.12	142^nd	252	43.7%
2019	32.76	174^th	264	34.1%
2021	45.31	137^th	257	46.7%
2022	67.58	82^nd	257	68.1%
2023	83.89	32^nd	243	86.8%
2024	44.59	150^th	264	43.2%

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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 Buckatunna Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	277	276	0	0	n/a	n/a	553
1991	250	279	1	0	n/a	n/a	530
1992	255	282	0	0	n/a	n/a	537
1993	255	269	0	0	n/a	n/a	524
1994	257	268	0	0	n/a	n/a	525
1995	222	278	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
1996	222	278	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
1997	197	287	0	0	n/a	n/a	484
1998	203	274	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1999	207	286	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
2000	202	292	0	0	n/a	n/a	494
2001	192	297	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
2002	178	319	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2003	178	319	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2004	179	308	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
2005	195	295	0	0	n/a	n/a	490
2006	218	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
2007	225	302	0	0	n/a	n/a	527
2008	220	290	0	1	n/a	n/a	511
2009	195	280	0	0	0	0	475
2010	198	272	0	0	0	0	470
2011	196	246	0	2	0	0	444
2012	174	265	0	0	0	2	441
2013	190	268	0	0	0	1	459
2014	189	254	0	0	0	1	444
2015	156	251	0	0	0	0	407
2016	159	259	0	2	0	0	420
2017	156	249	0	1	0	1	407
2018	164	251	0	2	0	1	418
2019	185	247	0	2	0	1	435
2020	185	247	0	6	0	5	443
2021	150	229	0	8	0	1	388
2022	155	224	0	6	0	5	390
2023	161	207	0	1	0	8	377

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 Buckatunna Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	553	28.3	19.5	n/a
1991	530	25.9	20.4	n/a
1992	537	29.8	18.0	62.8
1993	524	29.3	17.9	62
1994	525	31.2	16.8	61.1
1995	500	33.4	15.0	62
1996	500	33.4	15.0	62
1997	484	31.9	15.2	60.3
1998	477	29.9	16.0	62.3
1999	493	31.3	15.8	73
2000	494	30.2	16.4	72.3
2001	489	29.6	16.5	73.4
2002	497	30.5	16.3	75.3
2003	497	30.5	16.3	75.3
2004	487	32.4	15.0	84.8
2005	490	31.6	15.5	87.8
2006	514	32.8	15.7	85.8
2007	527	34.3	15.4	87.9
2008	511	36.6	14.0	87.7
2009	475	33.7	14.1	90.3
2010	470	28.1	16.7	88.7
2011	444	24.2	18.2	88.3
2012	441	26.1	16.8	90.5
2013	459	24.2	18.9	89.3
2014	444	24.8	17.8	90.1
2015	407	25.0	16.2	88.7
2016	420	25.0	16.8	100
2017	407	29.2	13.9	100
2018	418	28.6	14.5	100
2019	435	29.3	14.8	100
2020	443	31.0	14.2	100
2021	388	27.1	14.3	100
2022	390	26.1	14.8	100
2023	377	29.1	12.9	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 Buckatunna Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	553	28.3	19.5	n/a
1991	530	25.9	20.4	n/a
1992	537	29.8	18.0	62.8
1993	524	29.3	17.9	62
1994	525	31.2	16.8	61.1
1995	500	33.4	15.0	62
1996	500	33.4	15.0	62
1997	484	31.9	15.2	60.3
1998	477	29.9	16.0	62.3
1999	493	31.3	15.8	73
2000	494	30.2	16.4	72.3
2001	489	29.6	16.5	73.4
2002	497	30.5	16.3	75.3
2003	497	30.5	16.3	75.3
2004	487	32.4	15.0	84.8
2005	490	31.6	15.5	87.8
2006	514	32.8	15.7	85.8
2007	527	34.3	15.4	87.9
2008	511	36.6	14.0	87.7
2009	475	33.7	14.1	90.3
2010	470	28.1	16.7	88.7
2011	444	24.2	18.2	88.3
2012	441	26.1	16.8	90.5
2013	459	24.2	18.9	89.3
2014	444	24.8	17.8	90.1
2015	407	25.0	16.2	88.7
2016	420	25.0	16.8	100
2017	407	29.2	13.9	100
2018	418	28.6	14.5	100
2019	435	29.3	14.8	100
2020	443	31.0	14.2	100
2021	388	27.1	14.3	100
2022	390	26.1	14.8	100
2023	377	29.1	12.9	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 Buckatunna Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,298
2018	$8,662
2019	$9,264
2020	$9,603
2021	$11,016
2022	$11,562

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckatunna Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 377 Elementary schools	28.7%
Ranks 174^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 32^nd of 243 Middle schools	52.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	49	59.5	10.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	39.8	51.7	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	44.9	42.9	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	31.3	36	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	71.1	61.1	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	46.4	35.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	66.6	58.3	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	45	40.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	26.5	46.9	20.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	30.3	48.4	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	17	59.4	42.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	16	36.3	20.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Buckatunna Elementary School)	45.3	84.4	39.1%
5th Grade Science (Wayne County School District)	42.7	69.5	26.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	22.2	50	27.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	23.2	37.7	14.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	31.5	75	43.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	27.8	44.5	16.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	26.7	41	14.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	25.2	39.9	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	46.6	76.9	30.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	36.4	48.6	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Buckatunna Elementary School)	19.1	52.3	33.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	27.5	37.3	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buckatunna Elementary School)	50	70.4	20.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	36.5	40.3	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Buckatunna Elementary School)	31.8	68.2	36.4%
8th Grade Science (Wayne County School District)	39.9	53.5	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	435	377	13.3%
African American	247	207	16.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	161	13%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Buckatunna 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
Buckatunna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.	Buckatunna	39322	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 648-2501	377	29	12.9	100.0%	161 (42.7%)	207 (54.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	42.7	228^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.5%		69.6	111^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.6%	117	58.3	47.9	34.3	35.3	37.8	22.0	52.8	50.0	38.9	47.0	64.8	53.6	64.8	48.8	$11,562
Clara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	40 Clara School Rd	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2065	427	32	13.5	100.0%	370 (86.7%)	37 (8.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	66.1	132^nd of 390 public elementary schools	66.2%		75.3	77^th of 377 public elementary schools	79.6%	55	66.0	67.5	46.2	59.4	37.8	44.2	46.0	72.1	35.8	86.8	67.9	48.9	71.8	72.1	$11,235
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Wayne Street	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-3159	442	37	12.0	100.0%	28 (6.3%)	370 (83.7%)	38 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	24	311^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.8	309^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.0%	2	68.0	19.6	38.7	27.0	26.9	24.4	40.4	29.4	11.4	32.4	46.2	39.1	45.4	46.3	$10,822
Wayne Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1022 Azalea Drive	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2205	443	37	11.8	100.0%	77 (17.4%)	353 (79.7%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	16.5	340^th of 390 public elementary schools	12.8%		20.1	320^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.1%	20	51.2	23.7	37.1	23.7	34.6	27.3	24.4	18.4	14.3	23.7	23.1	11.4	54.3	36.4	$11,123
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	39455 Hwy 63 North	Richton	39476	Perry County	Greene County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 881-8012	302	21	14.5	100.0%	292 (96.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	56.7	169^th of 390 public elementary schools	56.7%					(n/a)	70.0	60.0	52.1	35.1	34.5	52.8	66.7	65.0	45.8	48.6	65.5	72.2	54.1	61.1	$11,238
Beat Four Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	5090 Hwy. 84	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2124	371	30	12.2	100.0%	223 (60.1%)	119 (32.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	25.1	305^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.8%		39.4	232^nd of 377 public elementary schools	38.5%	73	54.6	38.3	36.7	21.9	18.0	39.4	50.0	29.4	8.2	43.8	23.1	21.1	46.9	42.1	$11,236

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Schools Near Buckatunna Elementary School