DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wcsd.k12.ms.us/dhs

81 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dexter Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Tylertown, Mississippi, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Walthall County School District. Situated at 927 Highway 48 East, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. Its affiliation with the broader district reflects a commitment to the educational standards and administrative goals established for students within Walthall County.

As a component of the Walthall County School District, the school functions within a framework designed to foster student development through structured curricula and community-oriented support. While it shares the district’s overarching mission, Dexter Elementary specifically focuses on the early stages of the K-12 experience, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school-specific events, policies, and academic calendars through the official district website.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	6
Black	32
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
40 (49.4 %)
Black
32 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (7.4 %)
Two or More
2 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

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:	WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(601)876-3985
Website:	http://www.wcsd.k12.ms.us/dhs
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 5