Quitman Lower Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman Lower Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School?
435 students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Quitman Lower Elementary School students are Black, 48% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman Lower Elementary School?
Quitman Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman Lower Elementary School offer ?
Quitman Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman Lower Elementary School part of?
Quitman Lower Elementary School is part of Quitman School District.
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