Needs Improvement
#852 of 863 schools in MS
Ida Greene Elementary School
Elementary School · Humphreys Co School Dist · Belzoni, MS
A Humphreys Co School Dist elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 678, Belzoni, MS 39038
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ida Greene Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2011, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 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 Ida Greene 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,157
Median home value
$84,600
Median rent
$632/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Humphreys Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 48.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ida Greene Elementary School is listed in HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida Greene Elementary School
Ida Greene Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belzoni, MS, part of Humphreys Co School Dist, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ida Greene Elementary School
What grades does Ida Greene Elementary School serve?
Ida Greene Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ida Greene Elementary School?
Ida Greene Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Greene Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Greene Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida Greene Elementary School rank in MS?
Ida Greene Elementary School ranks #852 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ida Greene Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida Greene Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Ida Greene Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida Greene Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ida Greene Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ida Greene Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida Greene Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ida Greene Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida Greene Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Ida Greene 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Humphreys County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (662) 247-6080
- Area population (ZIP 39038)
- 5,363
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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