COMO PRIMARY

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Como Elementary School, located at 200 Lewers Drive in Como, Mississippi, is a key component of the North Panola School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes academic development, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to its students is rooted in the broader mission of the North Panola School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Como Elementary works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies through the school’s official website at http://northpanolaschools.org/como/.

266

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMO PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	1
Black	250
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
250 (94.0 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
White
6 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(662)526-0396
Website:	http://northpanolaschools.org/como/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 77

Ungraded 5