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#355 of 863 schools in MS

Top 41% in state

East Elementary School

Elementary School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Greenwood, MS

A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

208 MEADOWBROOK ROAD P. O. BOX 1497, Greenwood, MS 38930

  • Math 12% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-41.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,241
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at East Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
9%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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 13 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Threadgill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.42–61.3 mi322Compare →
Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–62.7 mi374Compare →
Bankston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–63.7 mi307Compare →
Leflore County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–6Not available303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#5 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

East Elementary School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Elementary School

East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenwood, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 223 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Elementary School

What grades does East Elementary School serve?

East Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend East Elementary School?

East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Elementary School rank in MS?

East Elementary School ranks #355 of 863 schools in MS.

What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 East Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is East Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at East 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Leflore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
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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