Quitman Lower Elementary School

101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Quitman Lower Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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Quitman Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Quitman Lower Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Quitman Lower Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Quitman Lower Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Quitman Lower Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Quitman Lower Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Quitman Lower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Quitman Lower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School?
435 students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Quitman Lower Elementary School students are Black, 48% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quitman Lower Elementary School?
Quitman Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman Lower Elementary School offer ?
Quitman Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Quitman Lower Elementary School part of?
Quitman Lower Elementary School is part of Quitman School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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