MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City school district, located in Yazoo City, MS with about 895 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th 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 48 teachers, MCCOY 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.
MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serving students in the Yazoo City Municipal School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on foundational education, providing core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics to children in the local community. The school plays a central role in the Yazoo City school system, striving to foster a supportive environment for early childhood and primary development.
Geographically, the school is situated on School Drive, positioning it as a key community hub within the city. Like many schools in the region, McCoy Elementary is dedicated to addressing the unique educational needs of its student body while preparing them for transition into middle school. For families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the school typically coordinates directly with the Yazoo City Municipal School District office for up-to-date information regarding school policies, performance ratings, and calendar events.
For more information, contact MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 746-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-5800
MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yazoo City, MS with about 895 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City
- Total Students:
- 895
- Teachers:
- 48.55
- 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 895 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- White
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.