R H Bearden Elementary School

Summary:

R H Bearden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sumner, Mississippi, serving 253 students in grades K-6 as part of the West Tallahatchie School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on state assessments and a ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools.

R H Bearden Elementary School has an overwhelmingly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as African American. This is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Ruleville Central Elementary, Lyon Elementary, and A.W. James Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, with 100% of students qualifying in the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, at $11,492 in the 2018-2019 school year, R H Bearden Elementary School has consistently performed poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. This trend has persisted for several years, suggesting a need for significant academic interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's underperformance compared to nearby schools and the state as a whole.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6442 Friendship Road West
       Sumner, MS  38957


(662) 375-9205

District: West Tallahatchie School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
344th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,184 Help


Students who attend R H Bearden Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Tallahatchie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.4%
White:
0.8%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details R H Bearden Elementary School ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.2. (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 (98.4%), two or more races (0.8%), White (0.8%). (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 R H Bearden Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare R H Bearden Elementary School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R H Bearden Elementary School is $17,184.
Schooldigger Rankings:

R H Bearden Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Tallahatchie School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Tallahatchie School District 115th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R H Bearden Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 13.84 365th 394 7.4%
2009 7.15 389th 392 0.8%
2010 10.05 388th 403 3.7%
2011 18.15 384th 418 8.1%
2012 24.57 348th 414 15.9%
2013 27.25 324th 408 20.6%
2014 36.26 268th 394 32.0%
2015 39.44 233rd 402 42.0%
2016 33.60 255th 394 35.3%
2017 24.65 314th 406 22.7%
2018 24.26 317th 404 21.5%
2019 19.98 330th 397 16.9%
2021 8.30 374th 381 1.8%
2022 9.32 363rd 382 5.0%
2023 11.71 353rd 377 6.4%
2024 16.20 344th 390 11.8%
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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 R H Bearden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 24 558 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 10 596 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 5 524 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 3 545 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 1 550 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 0 501 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 0 501 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 0 576 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1998 2 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 3 649 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2000 3 842 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2001 5 823 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 832
2002 2 673 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2003 2 673 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2004 2 624 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2005 4 578 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 0 546 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 0 502 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 0 465 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 0 497 1 0 0 0 0 0 498
2010 0 495 0 0 0 0 0 0 495
2011 0 443 0 0 0 0 0 0 443
2012 0 434 0 0 0 0 0 0 434
2013 0 454 0 0 0 0 0 0 454
2014 1 456 0 0 0 0 1 0 458
2015 5 490 0 0 0 0 2 0 497
2016 0 478 0 0 0 0 2 0 480
2017 3 455 0 0 0 0 1 0 459
2018 6 433 0 0 0 0 2 0 441
2019 2 410 0 0 0 0 4 0 416
2020 2 367 0 0 0 0 5 0 374
2021 2 320 0 0 0 0 1 0 323
2022 1 278 0 0 0 0 1 0 280
2023 2 249 0 0 0 0 2 0 253

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 R H Bearden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 584 30.8 18.9 n/a
1991 608 30.2 20.1 n/a
1992 533 28.8 18.5 93.2
1993 548 30.4 18.0 92.9
1994 551 29.2 18.9 91.7
1995 502 26.0 19.3 92.4
1996 502 26.0 19.3 92.4
1997 576 28.8 20.0 92.7
1998 355 17.9 19.8 93.5
1999 652 34.0 19.2 94.9
2000 847 40.3 21.0 96.5
2001 832 42.4 19.6 97.6
2002 678 35.6 19.0 99.6
2003 678 35.6 19.0 99.6
2004 629 30.1 20.9 99.5
2005 584 38.7 15.1 98.3
2006 547 35.6 15.4 99.5
2007 503 33.6 15.0 99.2
2008 465 30.0 15.5 99.4
2009 498 27.2 18.3 99.4
2010 495 23.0 21.4 98.8
2011 443 25.7 17.1 98.6
2012 434 27.8 15.5 99.1
2013 454 26.5 17.1 99.3
2014 458 28.3 16.1 99.3
2015 497 31.0 16.0 99.4
2016 480 32.0 15.0 99.4
2017 459 31.0 14.7 99.3
2018 441 33.5 13.1 99.3
2019 416 28.9 14.3 99.3
2020 374 22.6 16.5 99.2
2021 323 19.5 16.4 99.1
2022 280 22.1 12.6 100
2023 253 22.1 11.4 100

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 R H Bearden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 584 30.8 18.9 n/a
1991 608 30.2 20.1 n/a
1992 533 28.8 18.5 93.2
1993 548 30.4 18.0 92.9
1994 551 29.2 18.9 91.7
1995 502 26.0 19.3 92.4
1996 502 26.0 19.3 92.4
1997 576 28.8 20.0 92.7
1998 355 17.9 19.8 93.5
1999 652 34.0 19.2 94.9
2000 847 40.3 21.0 96.5
2001 832 42.4 19.6 97.6
2002 678 35.6 19.0 99.6
2003 678 35.6 19.0 99.6
2004 629 30.1 20.9 99.5
2005 584 38.7 15.1 98.3
2006 547 35.6 15.4 99.5
2007 503 33.6 15.0 99.2
2008 465 30.0 15.5 99.4
2009 498 27.2 18.3 99.4
2010 495 23.0 21.4 98.8
2011 443 25.7 17.1 98.6
2012 434 27.8 15.5 99.1
2013 454 26.5 17.1 99.3
2014 458 28.3 16.1 99.3
2015 497 31.0 16.0 99.4
2016 480 32.0 15.0 99.4
2017 459 31.0 14.7 99.3
2018 441 33.5 13.1 99.3
2019 416 28.9 14.3 99.3
2020 374 22.6 16.5 99.2
2021 323 19.5 16.4 99.1
2022 280 22.1 12.6 100
2023 253 22.1 11.4 100

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 R H Bearden Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,202
2018 $11,492
2019 $12,036
2020 $11,812
2021 $15,465
2022 $17,184

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

Impact of COVID-19 on R H Bearden 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 353rd of 377 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (R H Bearden Elementary School)15.217.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Tallahatchie School District)15.217.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R H Bearden Elementary School)18.439.1
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Tallahatchie School District)18.439.1
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R H Bearden Elementary School)31.829.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Tallahatchie School District)31.829.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (R H Bearden Elementary School)42.841.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Tallahatchie School District)42.841.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R H Bearden Elementary School)2534.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Tallahatchie School District)2534.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (R H Bearden Elementary School)12.512.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Tallahatchie School District)12.512.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (R H Bearden Elementary School)51.626.8
 24.8%
   5th Grade Science (West Tallahatchie School District)51.626.8
 24.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (R H Bearden Elementary School)12.32
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Tallahatchie School District)12.32
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (R H Bearden Elementary School)15.42
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Tallahatchie School District)15.42
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416253
 39.2%
African American410249
 39.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%100%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about R H Bearden Elementary School

Students at R H Bearden Elementary School are 98% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended R H Bearden Elementary School.

R H Bearden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students who attend R H Bearden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Tallahatchie High School


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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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