Nailor Elementary School

600 Cross Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
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Nailor Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nailor Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
251 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Building a Community of Learning

School Rankings

The diversity score of Nailor Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
40-44%
60%
(09-10)
15-19%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
95%
47%
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White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nailor Elementary School often compared to?
Nailor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Nailor Elementary School?
251 students attend Nailor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nailor Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nailor Elementary School?
Nailor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nailor Elementary School offer ?
Nailor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nailor Elementary School part of?
Nailor Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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