HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE

HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District school district, located in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 15 teachers, HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Heidelberg School in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational institution focused on providing a foundational experience in mathematics and science. Located on Maple Avenue, the school is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District and is designed to foster academic growth in STEM-related disciplines, aiming to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce. By emphasizing these core subjects, the school seeks to provide its students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for future success in higher education and technical career paths.

Beyond its academic focus, Heidelberg School functions as a key component of the Clarksdale community. It provides a structured environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to engage with challenging curriculum standards and participate in educational programs that promote mastery in science and math. The school is committed to nurturing local talent and ensuring that students in the Mississippi Delta have equitable access to specialized instruction, ultimately working to improve student achievement outcomes and support the long-term educational goals of the region.

For more information, contact HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE at (662) 627-8577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 MAPLE Ave.
CLARKSDALE, MS 38614
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HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE is a public Title I school in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
15.3
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.3%

Female
57.0%
Male
43.0%

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.