GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school with about 261 students offering grade levels from 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 14 teachers, GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Goodman, Mississippi, serving as part of the Holmes County Consolidated School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged children in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development. As a vital component of the Holmes County school system, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build their academic skills and prepare for middle school transitions.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Holmes County Consolidated School District, which emphasizes equity, community involvement, and the pursuit of academic excellence. By leveraging its location in Goodman, the school aims to provide accessible, quality education to local families while utilizing district resources to support classroom instruction, teacher professional development, and student support services. Through its web portal, the school maintains communication with parents and community members regarding school news, academic calendars, and district-wide policies.
For more information, contact GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 468-2116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GOODMAN, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116
GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GOODMAN, MS with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 14.16
- 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 261 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.