Excellent
#96 of 863 schools in MS
Top 11% in state
Bankston Elementary School
Elementary School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Greenwood, MS
A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1312 Grand Boulevard P. O. BOX 1497, Greenwood, MS 38930
- Math 32% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bankston Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bankston Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,109
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Threadgill Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–1 | 2.0 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Threadgill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 2–6 | 2.5 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Pillow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 753 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bankston Elementary School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bankston Elementary School
Bankston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenwood, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bankston Elementary School
What grades does Bankston Elementary School serve?
Bankston Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bankston Elementary School?
Bankston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bankston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bankston Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bankston Elementary School rank in MS?
Bankston Elementary School ranks #96 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bankston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bankston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bankston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bankston Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Bankston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bankston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bankston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bankston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bankston Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bankston Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (662) 455-7421
- Area population (ZIP 38930)
- 23,326
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38930; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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