RAY BROOKS SCHOOL

RAY BROOKS SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District school district, located in BENOIT, MS with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 16 teachers, RAY BROOKS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The RAY BROOKS SCHOOL is a K-12 educational institution located in Benoit, Mississippi, and serves as a vital component of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. Situated in the Mississippi Delta, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the local student population. Its mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goals of fostering student achievement, preparing graduates for post-secondary success, and maintaining a supportive learning environment within the community.

As a public school, Ray Brooks functions under the oversight of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District, which manages the resources and curriculum for the area. The school plays an essential role in the rural community of Benoit, functioning not only as a place of academic development but also as a hub for community engagement. For families and community members, the school serves as the primary gateway for educational services, offering a structured path from elementary through high school to help prepare students for their future endeavors.

For more information, contact RAY BROOKS SCHOOL at (662) 742-3257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1827 HWY 1
BENOIT, MS 38725
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RAY BROOKS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENOIT, MS with about 206 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
16.52
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAY BROOKS SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.