TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER

TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County School District school district, located in Monticello, MS with about 401 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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, TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER 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.

TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER, located in Monticello, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lawrence County School District. As an "attendance center," the school is designed to provide comprehensive K-8 education to students residing in the local rural community, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of core competencies. The school maintains a commitment to fostering a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and socially, utilizing the district's broader resources to prepare them for their future high school transitions.

The school’s operations are integrated into the Lawrence County school system, which emphasizes community involvement and academic accountability. By leveraging its location on Highway 27 South, Topeka Tilton serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to uphold district-wide standards while tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the official Lawrence County School District website serves as the primary resource for the community.

For more information, contact TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER at (601) 587-4895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654
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TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER is a public Title I school in Monticello, MS with about 401 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
401
Teachers:
25.49
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 401 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.3%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.