MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prentiss County School District school district, located in Marietta, MS with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 23 teachers, MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Marietta, Mississippi, serving students as part of the Prentiss County School District. The school provides foundational education for elementary-aged children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a district school, it adheres to the curriculum standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic program, the school acts as a central hub for the small community of Marietta. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding school calendars, faculty information, and district-wide policies. By emphasizing a close-knit atmosphere and structured extracurricular involvement, Marietta Elementary strives to cultivate both the intellectual growth and personal development of its student body within the Prentiss County educational framework.
For more information, contact MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 728-4770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marietta, MS 38856
(662) 728-4770
MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marietta, MS with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prentiss County School District
- Total Students:
- 290
- Teachers:
- 23.62
- 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 290 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.