Saltillo Primary School

1806 Hwy 45 N, P.o. Box 1525
Saltillo, MS 38866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Saltillo Primary School serves 700 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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-2
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Saltillo Primary School's student population of 700 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
700 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Saltillo Primary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saltillo Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saltillo Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saltillo Primary 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
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saltillo Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Saltillo Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saltillo Primary 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
47%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saltillo Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Saltillo Primary School often compared to?
Saltillo Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mooreville Elementary School, Milam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Saltillo Primary School?
700 students attend Saltillo Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Saltillo Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saltillo Primary School?
Saltillo Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saltillo Primary School offer ?
Saltillo Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Saltillo Primary School part of?
Saltillo Primary School is part of Lee County School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2010
Great school! Teachers are very focused on teaching and being creative in doing so. Great facility. School is very focused on reading and math skills.
- Posted by Parent - mrsim

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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