Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eva Gordon Lower 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#638 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
82%
47%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School's ranking?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is ranked #638 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osyka Elementary School, North Pike Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
386 students attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School offer ?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School part of?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is part of South Pike School District.
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