Serving 696 students in grades 3-5, Saltillo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saltillo Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Saltillo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saltillo Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#366 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
17%
45%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lee County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saltillo Elementary School's ranking?
Saltillo Elementary School is ranked #366 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Saltillo Elementary School often compared to?
Saltillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rankin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Saltillo Elementary School?
696 students attend Saltillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Saltillo Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saltillo Elementary School?
Saltillo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saltillo Elementary School offer ?
Saltillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saltillo Elementary School part of?
Saltillo Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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