Serving 743 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#228 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pontotoc Elementary School's ranking?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Pontotoc Elementary School often compared to?
North Pontotoc Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pontotoc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School?
743 students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pontotoc Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
North Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is North Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
North Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc Co School District.
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