STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbus Municipal School District school district, located in COLUMBUS, MS with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 25 teachers, STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Columbus, Mississippi, serving students as part of the Columbus Municipal School District. Situated on Martin Luther King Drive, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive classroom environment.
Beyond its core academics, Stokes Beard Elementary is committed to the success of its diverse student body by emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Columbus community. The school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions by focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development. For those seeking specific information regarding school events, faculty contact details, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through the Columbus Municipal School District’s official portal.
For more information, contact STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 241-7270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBUS, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, MS with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 25.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.1%
- White
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.