FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Tippah School District school district, located in FALKNER, MS with about 267 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Falkner, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub within the North Tippah School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the local area, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere typical of small-town school systems. By emphasizing student growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into secondary education.
As a member of the North Tippah School District, the institution is committed to the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and resource stewardship. The school facilities at the Highway 15 location serve as the primary site for daily instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://fes.ntippah.k12.ms.us.
For more information, contact FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 837-3947 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FALKNER, MS 38629
(662) 837-3947
http://fes.ntippah.k12.ms.us
FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FALKNER, MS with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Tippah School District
- Total Students:
- 267
- Teachers:
- 20.57
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 267 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.