Needs Improvement
#857 of 863 schools in MS
Earl Nash Elementary School
Elementary School · Noxubee County School District · Macon, MS
A Noxubee County School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 391 41 Gandy Tindal Rd, Macon, MS 39341
- Math 13% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Earl Nash Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 35 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
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Where Earl Nash 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average464/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,326
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$595/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Start Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Noxubee County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Earl Nash Elementary School is listed in NOXUBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Earl Nash Elementary School
Earl Nash Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, MS, part of Noxubee County School District, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Earl Nash Elementary School
What grades does Earl Nash Elementary School serve?
Earl Nash Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Earl Nash Elementary School?
Earl Nash Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Nash Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Nash Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Earl Nash Elementary School rank in MS?
Earl Nash Elementary School ranks #857 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Earl Nash Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Earl Nash Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Earl Nash Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Earl Nash Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Earl Nash Elementary School a charter school?
No, Earl Nash Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Earl Nash Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Earl Nash Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earl Nash Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Earl Nash 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Noxubee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (662) 726-5203
- Area population (ZIP 39341)
- 6,929
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 39341; 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
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