NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in New Albany, MS with about 1,114 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 65 teachers, NEW ALBANY 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.

NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NAES), located on Sam T. Barkley Drive in New Albany, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the New Albany School District’s commitment to early childhood and primary education. As a public elementary institution, the school focuses on providing a nurturing yet academically rigorous environment designed to build a strong foundational knowledge base for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum subjects, aiming to prepare its young learners for both future academic success and positive social engagement within their community.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the New Albany School District, often recognized for its efforts to foster a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, NAES strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, administrative initiatives, and current academic calendar by visiting their official website at http://www.newalbanyschools.us.

For more information, contact NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 534-1840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

874 Sam T. Barkley Dr.
New Albany, MS 38652
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NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Albany, MS with about 1,114 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,114
Teachers:
65.29
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 1,114 students

White
50.4%
Black or African American
27.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.0%
Two or more races
7.0%
Asian
2.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.