R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Tallahatchie School District school district, located in SUMNER, MS with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 33 teachers, R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
R.H. Bearden Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Sumner, Mississippi, serving as part of the West Tallahatchie School District. Situated on Friendship Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students within the local rural community. As a primary school, it serves as a central hub for early childhood development and elementary education in the area, working to support the growth and learning needs of its student body through the district’s established curriculum.
The school operates under the broader framework of the West Tallahatchie School District, which is committed to enhancing student achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment. By providing essential resources and community-focused instruction, R.H. Bearden Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education. Families and interested community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and academic calendar by visiting the official school district website at http://www.wtsd.k12.ms.us.
For more information, contact R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 375-8304 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SUMNER, MS 38957
(662) 375-8304
http://www.wtsd.k12.ms.us
R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SUMNER, MS with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Tallahatchie School District
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 33.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- 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 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending R H BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.