NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Neshoba County Schools school district, located in PHILADELPHIA, MS with about 1,481 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 87 teachers, NESHOBA CENTRAL 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.

NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Neshoba County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core educational standards while encouraging personal growth and character development. As part of the broader Neshoba Central campus community, the elementary school places a strong emphasis on building a solid academic base in subjects like literacy and mathematics, preparing students for the rigors of middle and high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Neshoba Central Elementary is committed to community engagement and maintaining a strong connection with the families of Philadelphia. The school utilizes its website, neshobacentral.com, as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources, school calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. By blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to succeed and contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 656-2182 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1002 ST FRANCIS DRIVE
PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350
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NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHILADELPHIA, MS with about 1,481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,481
Teachers:
87.61
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 1,481 students

White
62.4%
Black or African American
18.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.