BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES

BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District school district, located in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 270 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, BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Booker T. Washington International Studies, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a public school serving students within the Clarksdale Municipal School District. As a magnet-style institution, the school places a specialized focus on international studies, aiming to provide a globally-minded curriculum that prepares students to engage with diverse perspectives and a broader cultural understanding. By integrating these international themes into their academic programming, the school strives to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school is situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a region with a rich and complex history. As part of the Clarksdale community, Booker T. Washington International Studies plays a vital role in the local educational landscape by offering unique learning opportunities that distinguish it from standard neighborhood schools. Its commitment to the "International Studies" model suggests an emphasis on language, cultural awareness, and global citizenship, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to look beyond their immediate surroundings and develop a broader academic outlook.

For more information, contact BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES at (662) 627-8567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

135 Washington Ave.
CLARKSDALE, MS 38614
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BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES is a public Title I school in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
15.09
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 270 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.9%
White
0.7%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.