BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5)

BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marshall County School District school district, located in BYHALIA, MS with about 739 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Byhalia Elementary School, located at 172 Highway 309 North in Byhalia, Mississippi, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Marshall County School District. The school acts as a foundational academic hub for the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education in a structured environment designed to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As an institution within the Marshall County system, the school prioritizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school’s digital presence at http://bes.marshallcountysd.org serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide initiatives, helping to maintain a strong connection between the school and the Byhalia community.

For more information, contact BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) at (662) 838-6980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

172 Highway 309 North
BYHALIA, MS 38611
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BYHALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-5) is a public Title I school in BYHALIA, MS with about 739 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
739
Teachers:
37.33
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

* 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 739 students

Black or African American
40.7%
White
35.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
0.1%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.