OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McComb School District school district, located in MCCOMB, MS with about 529 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd 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 27 teachers, OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in McComb, Mississippi, serving students as part of the McComb School District. Situated on Montana Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the McComb School District, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in subsequent grade levels.

As a member of the McComb School District, Otken Elementary utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to support student achievement. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children, focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official McComb School District website at http://www.mccomb.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 684-3749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 MONTANA AVENUE
MCCOMB, MS 39648
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OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCCOMB, MS with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
27.31
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 529 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OTKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.2%
White
3.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.