How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pontotoc Elementary School | South Pontotoc Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pontotoc, MS | Pontotoc, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 657 | 776 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.9% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pontotoc Elementary School | South Pontotoc Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,902 | $10,351 |
| District | Pontotoc City Schools | Pontotoc Co School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pontotoc Elementary School | South Pontotoc Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 79.6% |
| African American | 25.4% | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pontotoc Elementary School | South Pontotoc Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 582:1 | 779:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 47.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.