STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tate County School District school district, located in SARAH, MS with about 482 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 26 teachers, STRAYHORN 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.

STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in Sarah, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the Tate County School District. Situated in a rural community along Highway 4 West, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of its students in a supportive, small-town environment. The school prioritizes foundational education, focusing on core curriculum standards while working to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and secondary education.

As part of the Tate County School District, Strayhorn Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a close-knit educational experience. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and local engagement, the school aims to provide a stable learning environment that helps students reach their full potential. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Tate County School District website at [tatecountyschools.org](http://tatecountyschools.org).

For more information, contact STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 562-8637 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3402 HWY 4 WEST
SARAH, MS 38665
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STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SARAH, MS with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
26.57
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

* 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 482 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STRAYHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
3.9%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.