Quitman Lower Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quitman Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quitman Lower Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quitman Lower Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
52%
47%
White
47%
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%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School?
464 students attend Quitman Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Quitman Lower Elementary School students are Black, 47% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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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