MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Simpson County School District school district, located in Mendenhall, MS with about 557 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Mendenhall, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Simpson County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. The campus focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while promoting the social-emotional well-being of its student body.
The school functions as a community hub that emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By utilizing resources provided through the district, Mendenhall Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its learners, preparing them for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing its role as an integral part of the Simpson County educational community.
For more information, contact MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 847-2621 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mendenhall, MS with about 557 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Simpson County School District
- Total Students:
- 557
- Teachers:
- 30.41
- 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 557 students
- White
- 51.2%
- Black or African American
- 45.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.