East Central Lower Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-2
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Central Lower Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Central Lower Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
2%
47%
White
91%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
47%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Central Lower Elementary School often compared to?
East Central Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vancleave Lower Elementary School, St. Martin East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend East Central Lower Elementary School?
576 students attend East Central Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Central Lower Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Lower Elementary School?
East Central Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Central Lower Elementary School offer ?
East Central Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is East Central Lower Elementary School part of?
East Central Lower Elementary School is part of Jackson Co School District.
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