Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend George Elementary School?
135 students attend George Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of George Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Elementary School?
George Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Elementary School offer ?
George Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Elementary School part of?
George Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
