Very Good
#338 of 863 schools in MS
Top 39% in state
South Pontotoc Elementary School
Elementary School · Pontotoc Co School Dist · Pontotoc, MS
A Pontotoc Co School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1523 South Pontotoc Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863
- Math 68% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Pontotoc Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Pontotoc 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontotoc), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,113
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–2 | 4.5 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| North Pontotoc Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | Not available | 761 | 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.
Pontotoc Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pontotoc Elementary School is listed in PONTOTOC CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pontotoc Elementary School
South Pontotoc Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pontotoc, MS, part of Pontotoc Co School Dist, serving approximately 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pontotoc Elementary School
What grades does South Pontotoc Elementary School serve?
South Pontotoc Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Pontotoc Elementary School?
South Pontotoc Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pontotoc Elementary School rank in MS?
South Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #338 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Pontotoc Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pontotoc Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 South Pontotoc Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pontotoc Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Pontotoc Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Pontotoc Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pontotoc Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Pontotoc Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pontotoc Elementary School?
71.6% of students at South Pontotoc 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
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pontotoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (662) 489-5941
- Area population (ZIP 38863)
- 18,849
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 38863; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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