Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mendenhall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 52% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendenhall Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall Elementary School's ranking?
Mendenhall Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mendenhall Elementary School often compared to?
Mendenhall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magee Elementary School, Simpson Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mendenhall Elementary School?
579 students attend Mendenhall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mendenhall Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendenhall Elementary School offer ?
Mendenhall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mendenhall Elementary School part of?
Mendenhall Elementary School is part of Simpson Co School District.
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