SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Simpson County School District school district, located in Pinola, MS with about 578 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 37 teachers, SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL 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.

SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL, located in Pinola, Mississippi, is a public school serving students within the Simpson County School District. As a central educational hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that focuses on student achievement, character development, and preparation for future success. The school serves a diverse grade level range, typically spanning from elementary through middle school years, fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping young learners build essential skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Simpson County School District, the school strives to integrate technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom to meet the evolving needs of its students. With its location on Highway 28 West, the school remains a vital institution for families in the Pinola area, committed to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging a positive and inclusive school culture for all attendees.

For more information, contact SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL at (601) 847-2630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

755 Simpson Hwy 28 West
Pinola, MS 39149
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SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pinola, MS with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
37.46
NSLP Status:1
No
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
7th Grade
8th 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 578 students

White
63.8%
Black or African American
34.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.