COMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMO ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Panola school district, located in COMO, MS with about 280 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, COMO ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
COMO ELEMENTARY School, located at 200 Lewers Drive in Como, Mississippi, is a key component of the North Panola School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes academic development, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school and beyond.
The school’s commitment to its students is rooted in the broader mission of the North Panola School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, COMO ELEMENTARY works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies through the school’s official website at http://northpanolaschools.org/como/.
For more information, contact COMO ELEMENTARY at (662) 526-0396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COMO, MS 38619
(662) 526-0396
COMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COMO, MS with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Panola
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 18.53
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 280 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.1%
- White
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.