Friars Point Elementary School

FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a rural public elementary school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 153 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention from its 14 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY is currently focusing on student development with room for improvement; it ranks 732 out of 865 schools in the state and has a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10, reflecting areas where growth can be achieved.

In ELA/Reading, 23% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, 18% meet proficiency standards. Set against the backdrop of rural Coahoma County, FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY is a tight-knit community school that values its small-town charm and close connections with families in the area.

With an enrollment of 153 students, Friars Point Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Friars Point Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.