Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bovina Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bovina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bovina Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bovina Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bovina Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
27%
47%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bovina Elementary School's ranking?
Bovina Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bovina Elementary School often compared to?
Bovina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bovina Elementary School?
338 students attend Bovina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bovina Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bovina Elementary School?
Bovina Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bovina Elementary School offer ?
Bovina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bovina Elementary School part of?
Bovina Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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