POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Panola School District school district, located in Pope, MS with about 560 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 35 teachers, POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary educational institution located in Pope, Mississippi, serving students within the South Panola School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides foundational education for local children, emphasizing academic development and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school operates under the broader mission of the South Panola School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and families.
Situated in a rural setting, Pope Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of Panola County. The school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in its younger pupils, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school within the district. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding area and adhering to state educational standards, Pope Elementary provides a stable and encouraging atmosphere aimed at fostering both individual student achievement and community pride.
For more information, contact POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 563-3732 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
P.O. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
(662) 563-3732
POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pope, MS with about 560 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Panola School District
- Total Students:
- 560
- Teachers:
- 35.97
- 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 560 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.8%
- Black or African American
- 18.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.