Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Okolona 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okolona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okolona Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
“Better Every Day, The Chieftain Way”
School Rankings
Okolona 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 Okolona Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
84%
45%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Okolona School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okolona Elementary School's ranking?
Okolona Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Okolona Elementary School?
238 students attend Okolona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Okolona Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okolona Elementary School?
Okolona Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okolona Elementary School offer ?
Okolona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okolona Elementary School part of?
Okolona Elementary School is part of Okolona School District.
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