Excellent
#36 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
Grenada Elementary School
Elementary School · Grenada School Dist · Grenada, MS
A Grenada School Dist elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 1940, Grenada, MS 38902
- Math 74% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grenada Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grenada 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated848/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grenada School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grenada Elementary School is listed in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grenada Elementary School
Grenada Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grenada, MS, part of Grenada School Dist, serving approximately 2,006 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grenada Elementary School
What grades does Grenada Elementary School serve?
Grenada Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grenada Elementary School?
Grenada Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 2,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grenada 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 Grenada Elementary School rank in MS?
Grenada Elementary School ranks #36 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Grenada Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grenada Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Grenada Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grenada Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grenada Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grenada Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grenada Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grenada Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grenada Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Grenada 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
- 2,006
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grenada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (662) 226-8900
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.
- 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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