Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Oktibbeha County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
70%
47%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend West Oktibbeha County Elementary School?
196 students attend West Oktibbeha County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Oktibbeha County Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Oktibbeha County Elementary School?
West Oktibbeha County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Oktibbeha County Elementary School offer ?
West Oktibbeha County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Oktibbeha County Elementary School part of?
West Oktibbeha County Elementary School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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