VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in VERONA, MS with about 429 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 212 College Ave. in Verona, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lee County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its student body, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help children build strong fundamental skills in core subjects. By fostering a sense of community, the school works to prepare its young learners for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of the local Verona population.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Verona Elementary integrates various resources provided by the Lee County School District to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to promote both character development and social growth alongside traditional classroom instruction. Through its engagement with families and the surrounding community, the school strives to create an encouraging atmosphere that values education and encourages students to reach their full potential throughout their formative years.

For more information, contact VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 566-7266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

212 COLLEGE AVE.
VERONA, MS 38879
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VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VERONA, MS with about 429 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lee County
Total Students:
429
Teachers:
30.51
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 429 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
83.9%
White
7.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

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.