Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ida Greene 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ida Greene Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ida Greene Elementary School's student population of 375 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ida Greene 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 Ida Greene Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
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 (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida Greene Elementary School's ranking?
Ida Greene Elementary School is ranked #799 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ida Greene Elementary School?
375 students attend Ida Greene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ida Greene Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Greene Elementary School?
Ida Greene Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ida Greene Elementary School offer ?
Ida Greene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ida Greene Elementary School part of?
Ida Greene Elementary School is part of Humphreys Co School District.
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