Excellent
#125 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Okolona Elementary School
Elementary School · Okolona Separate School Dist · Okolona, MS
An Okolona Separate School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
411 WEST MAIN STREET, Okolona, MS 38860
- Math 38% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Okolona Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Okolona 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,931
Median home value
$101,100
Median rent
$651/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Okolona Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Okolona Elementary School is listed in OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okolona Elementary School
Okolona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Okolona, MS, part of Okolona Separate School Dist, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okolona Elementary School
What grades does Okolona Elementary School serve?
Okolona Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Okolona Elementary School?
Okolona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okolona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okolona Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okolona Elementary School rank in MS?
Okolona Elementary School ranks #125 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Okolona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Okolona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Okolona Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okolona Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Okolona Elementary School a charter school?
No, Okolona Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Okolona Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Okolona Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okolona Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Okolona 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (662) 447-5406
- Area population (ZIP 38860)
- 6,313
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 38860; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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