BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County School District school district, located in Buckatunna, MS with about 418 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 28 teachers, BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Buckatunna, Mississippi, is a public school serving students as part of the Wayne County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for the local community's elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the Wayne County School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student achievement, and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its pupils.
The school serves as a central pillar for families in the Buckatunna area, offering a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through its integration with the Wayne County district, the school utilizes district-wide resources and pedagogical standards to ensure consistent educational quality. For further information, including specific school programs, contact details, or district updates, the community is encouraged to visit the official Wayne County School District website.
For more information, contact BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 648-2501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Buckatunna, MS with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne County School District
- Total Students:
- 418
- Teachers:
- 28.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 418 students
- Black or African American
- 60.0%
- White
- 39.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.