WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Picayune School District school district, located in Picayune, MS with about 425 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 25 teachers, WEST SIDE 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.

WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Picayune, Mississippi, serving students within the Picayune School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged population. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of the local community.

In addition to its academic programs, West Side Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Kirkwood Street area, offering resources and opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. By maintaining a focus on school safety and student well-being, the administration works to ensure that all students have the necessary tools to succeed as they transition to the middle school level.

For more information, contact WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 798-3625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
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WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Picayune, MS with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
25.02
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 425 students

White
65.4%
Black or African American
25.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.