Shannon Primary School

6408 Noah Curtis St.
Shannon, MS 38868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shannon Primary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shannon Primary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shannon Primary School is 0.54, 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
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Black
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shannon Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Shannon 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
54%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shannon 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shannon Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shannon Primary School?
263 students attend Shannon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shannon Primary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Primary School?
Shannon Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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