Quitman Lower Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quitman Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quitman Lower Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
50%
45%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School?
407 students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Quitman Lower Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman Lower Elementary School?
Quitman Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman Lower Elementary School offer ?
Quitman Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman Lower Elementary School part of?
Quitman Lower Elementary School is part of Quitman School District.
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