Winona Elementary School

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Winona Elementary School ranks 208 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winona Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 627 students in grades PK-6 in Winona, Mississippi, which is part of the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (61.08%) compared to the state average, and its test scores are generally lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Winona Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Winona Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, particularly in addressing the substantial achievement gap between African American and white students. The school's low spending per student may also indicate resource constraints or staffing challenges that could impact its ability to provide comprehensive educational support to its students.

In comparison, the nearby Marshall Elementary School, which is part of the Carroll County School District, has a similar racial makeup but even lower test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The stark differences in performance between these two schools, despite their similar demographic characteristics, suggest that factors beyond racial composition and economic disadvantage may be at play, and further investigation into the specific educational practices, resource allocation, and school leadership at each institution could provide valuable insights into the drivers of student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

513 South Applegate Street
Winona, MS 38967

(662) 283-4129

District: Winona-Montgomery Consolidated

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,125

Students who attend Winona Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Winona Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 571

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.6%

White:

31.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winona Elementary School ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.6%), White (31.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winona Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Winona Elementary School employs 43.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winona Elementary School is $11,125.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winona Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Winona-Montgomery Consolidated:

SchoolDigger ranks Winona-Montgomery Consolidated 80^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winona Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	31.47	281^st	397	29.2%
2021	40.67	221^st	381	42.0%
2022	40.01	230^th	382	39.8%
2023	39.48	231^st	377	38.7%
2024	49.01	208^th	390	46.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Winona Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	260	474	2	10	2	8	756
2020	252	466	3	11	2	9	743
2021	235	417	2	10	2	9	675
2022	227	392	3	7	1	8	638
2023	218	383	4	7	0	15	627
2024	180	363	4	6	0	18	571

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	756	42.0	17.9	85.2
2020	743	43.6	17.0	84.9
2021	675	40.6	16.6	99.6
2022	638	41.7	15.2	100
2023	627	45.5	13.7	100
2024	571	43.5	13.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winona Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	756	42.0	17.9	85.2
2020	743	43.6	17.0	84.9
2021	675	40.6	16.6	99.6
2022	638	41.7	15.2	100
2023	627	45.5	13.7	100
2024	571	43.5	13.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winona Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,881
2019	$8,166
2020	$9,417
2021	$10,246
2022	$11,124

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winona Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 231^st of 377 Elementary schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)	32.7	40	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	32.7	40	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winona Elementary School)	44.2	42.4	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	44.2	42.4	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)	29.3	49.4	20.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	29.3	49.4	20.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winona Elementary School)	20.4	52	31.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	20.4	52	31.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)	27.4	44.3	16.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	27.4	44.3	16.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winona Elementary School)	25.3	27.8	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	25.3	27.8	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Winona Elementary School)	42.1	55.7	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	42.1	55.7	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)	28.7	27.1	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	28.7	27.1	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winona Elementary School)	51	48.6	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winona-Montgomery Consolidated)	51	48.6	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	756	627	17.1%
African American	474	383	19.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	10	7	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	218	16.2%
Two or More Races	8	15	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.2%	100%	14.8%

Schools Near Winona Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Winona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	513 South Applegate Street	Winona	38967	Montgomery County	Winona-Montgomery Consolidated	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 283-4129	571	44	13.1	100.0%	180 (31.5%)	363 (63.6%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	49	208^th of 390 public elementary schools	46.7%		39.5	231^st of 377 public elementary schools	38.7%	23	50.7	50.0	52.8	32.0	61.1	55.9	40.3	44.9	69.5	$11,125
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	802 Marshall Road	North Carrollton	38917	Carroll County	Carroll County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 237-6840	402	31	12.9	100.0%	131 (32.6%)	235 (58.5%)	16 (4.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	19.6	336^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.8%		14.3	339^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.1%	3	34.0	25.0	39.6	20.4	17.0	10.0	33.3	26.5	79.2	$11,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Winona Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Winona Elementary School?

Students at Winona Elementary School are 64% African American, 32% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Winona Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 571 students attended Winona Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Winona Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winona Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Winona Secondary School

What district is Winona Elementary School in?

Winona-Montgomery Consolidated

Is Winona Elementary School a good school?

Winona Elementary School ranks 208^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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