CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Tallahatchie School District school district, located in CHARLESTON, MS with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 412 E. Chestnut St. in Charleston, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the East Tallahatchie School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By providing a structured learning environment, the institution focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.
The school operates with a commitment to the mission of the East Tallahatchie School District, which emphasizes student achievement and equitable access to quality instruction. Through its faculty and administrative leadership, Charleston Elementary strives to create a supportive culture that encourages student participation and engagement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Charleston area, offering resources and programs aimed at ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
For more information, contact CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 647-2679 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLESTON, MS 38921
(662) 647-2679
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHARLESTON, MS with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Tallahatchie School District
- Total Students:
- 543
- Teachers:
- 34.95
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 543 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.3%
- White
- 20.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.