Shannon Primary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shannon Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shannon Primary School's student population of 233 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shannon Primary School is 0.56, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shannon Primary School?
233 students attend Shannon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shannon Primary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Primary School?
Shannon Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shannon Primary School offer ?
Shannon Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Shannon Primary School part of?
Shannon Primary School is part of Lee County School District.
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