FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coahoma County School District school district, located in FRIARS POINT, MS with about 164 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Friars Point, Mississippi, is a public primary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Coahoma County School District. Situated in a rural community along the Mississippi River, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for local children, focusing on core academic development and fundamental learning skills necessary for students in their formative years.

As part of the Coahoma County district, the school aims to provide an equitable learning environment that prepares students for advancement to middle school. While the school operates within a district that faces the common challenges of a rural Mississippi setting, it remains committed to fostering student growth through traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s academic calendar, policies, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 383-2477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 South Street
P.O. Box 600
FRIARS POINT, MS 38631
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FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FRIARS POINT, MS with about 164 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
164
Teachers:
10.12
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
5th Grade
6th 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 164 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.0%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.