Serving 948 students in grades 2-4, Henderson/ward-stewart 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 42% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 68% 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: 2-4
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School's student population of 948 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henderson/ward-stewart 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 Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#415 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
63%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School's ranking?
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School?
948 students attend Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School?
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School offer ?
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School part of?
Henderson/ward-stewart Elementary School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District.
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