Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linwood 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Linwood Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linwood 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 Linwood Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#723 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
92%
47%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linwood Elementary School's ranking?
Linwood Elementary School is ranked #723 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
170 students attend Linwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Linwood Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linwood Elementary School offer ?
Linwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Linwood Elementary School part of?
Linwood Elementary School is part of Yazoo Co School District.
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