WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kemper County School District school district, located in DeKalb, MS with about 405 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 23 teachers, WEST KEMPER 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.
WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in DeKalb, Mississippi, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Kemper County School District. As a public institution, it is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children while preparing them for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an important role in the social and community life of DeKalb. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, West Kemper Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity among its student body. The school serves as a reflection of the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for the youth of Kemper County, encouraging parental involvement and community collaboration to ensure student success.
For more information, contact WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 743-2432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DeKalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2432
WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DeKalb, MS with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kemper County School District
- Total Students:
- 405
- Teachers:
- 23.18
- 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 405 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.8%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- 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.