JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 465 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in Canton, Mississippi, serving as part of the Canton Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on implementing programs that encourage student engagement, literacy, and social-emotional development. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Canton Public School District’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

For more information, contact JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 407-1810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
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JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
465
Teachers:
23.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 465 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.