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#204 of 863 schools in MS

Top 24% in state

Chalybeate Elementary School

Elementary School · North Tippah School Dist · Walnut, MS

A North Tippah School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2471 HIGHWAY 354 E, Walnut, MS 38683

  • Math 61% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MS 47% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$11,112
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Chalybeate Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chalybeate 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,333/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,992

Median home value

$113,100

Median rent

$563/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walnut Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.7K–122.3 mi490Compare →
Falkner Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available514Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Tippah School Dist

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chalybeate Elementary School is listed in NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chalybeate Elementary School

Chalybeate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walnut, MS, part of North Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chalybeate Elementary School

What grades does Chalybeate Elementary School serve?

Chalybeate Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Chalybeate Elementary School?

Chalybeate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalybeate Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chalybeate Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chalybeate Elementary School rank in MS?

Chalybeate Elementary School ranks #204 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Chalybeate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chalybeate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Chalybeate Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chalybeate Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chalybeate Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chalybeate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chalybeate Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chalybeate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chalybeate Elementary School?

75.6% of students at Chalybeate 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tippah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
Area population (ZIP 38683)
3,488
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
46.7
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 38683; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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