Very Good
#223 of 863 schools in MS
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Shannon Primary School
Elementary School · Lee County School District · Shannon, MS
A Lee County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
P. O. BOX 469, Shannon, MS 38868
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shannon Primary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,985
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–3 | 3.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Mooreville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Saltillo Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 696 | Compare → |
| Verona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shannon Primary School is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shannon Primary School
Shannon Primary School is a public elementary school in Shannon, MS, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shannon Primary School
What grades does Shannon Primary School serve?
Shannon Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Shannon Primary School?
Shannon Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Primary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shannon Primary School rank in MS?
Shannon Primary School ranks #223 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Shannon Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shannon Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shannon Primary School a charter school?
No, Shannon Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shannon Primary School a Title I school?
No, Shannon Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shannon Primary School?
61.2% of students at Shannon Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (662) 767-0135
- Area population (ZIP 38868)
- 4,700
- Area median age
- 38.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38868; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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