East Tate Elementary School

6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East Tate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Tate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

East Tate Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

East Tate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Tate Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#516 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
52%
31%
42%
60-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
38%
45%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tate County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Tate Elementary School's ranking?
East Tate Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are East Tate Elementary School often compared to?
East Tate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senatobia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Tate Elementary School?
473 students attend East Tate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East Tate Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Tate Elementary School?
East Tate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Tate Elementary School offer ?
East Tate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Tate Elementary School part of?
East Tate Elementary School is part of Tate County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This school is a good school I know because I am a former student I used to go to this school and now my kids go to this school they have friends there and my kid's teachers help them to keep them caught up in school
- Posted by Parent - Crystal Busby

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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