Below Average
#712 of 863 schools in MS
West Lowndes Elementary
Elementary School · Lowndes Co School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Lowndes Co School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 GILMER WILBURN ROAD, Columbus, MS 39701
- Math 37% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Lowndes Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 37 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Lowndes Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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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
$28,523
Median home value
$121,400
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,082 | Compare → |
| New Hope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,199 | 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.
Lowndes Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Lowndes Elementary is listed in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lowndes Elementary
West Lowndes Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, MS, part of Lowndes Co School Dist, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lowndes Elementary
What grades does West Lowndes Elementary serve?
West Lowndes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Lowndes Elementary?
West Lowndes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lowndes Elementary rank in MS?
West Lowndes Elementary ranks #712 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Lowndes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lowndes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 West Lowndes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lowndes Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Lowndes Elementary a charter school?
No, West Lowndes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Lowndes Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Lowndes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lowndes Elementary?
100.0% of students at West Lowndes Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (662) 244-5050
- Area population (ZIP 39701)
- 12,591
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 39701; 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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