Aberdeen Elementary School

Summary:

Aberdeen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, with a student population of 301. The school is part of the Amory School District, which is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Aberdeen Elementary has a predominantly African American student body, with 94.68% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 students per teacher and higher-than-average spending of $9,868 per student, Aberdeen Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the MAAP assessments. In 2023-2024, only 29.3% of 3rd graders and 30% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 57.1%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were also lower than the state, with 41.9% of 3rd graders and 34.3% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.3% and 55%. This consistent underperformance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students, who come from a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.94% to 100% over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Caledonia Elementary and East Amory School, which are within a similar distance, Aberdeen Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing, with the lowest test scores and the lowest statewide ranking. This suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730

(662) 369-4782

District: Aberdeen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,703

Students who attend Aberdeen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Belle Shivers Middle School
High:	Aberdeen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

White:

3.6%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aberdeen Elementary School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.09. (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 (95.3%), White (3.6%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Aberdeen Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aberdeen Elementary School is $13,703.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Aberdeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen School District 108^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.09	338^th	390	13.3%

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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 Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	10	373	0	5	0	3	391
2012	9	407	2	1	0	5	424
2013	11	403	2	0	0	8	424
2014	11	394	1	0	0	9	415
2015	13	346	0	1	2	1	363
2016	17	420	0	1	3	2	443
2017	23	397	1	0	0	13	434
2018	15	350	3	0	0	11	379
2019	16	345	3	0	0	9	373
2020	6	315	3	0	0	9	333
2021	6	291	4	0	0	6	307
2022	5	272	2	0	0	3	282
2023	12	285	2	0	0	2	301
2024	13	346	2	0	0	2	363

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 Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	391	23.1	16.9	99
2012	424	23.8	17.8	97.9
2013	424	24.3	17.3	98.3
2014	415	26.1	15.8	98.3
2015	363	21.0	17.2	98.9
2016	443	32.0	13.8	100
2017	434	25.9	16.7	100
2018	379	25.6	14.7	100
2019	373	27.6	13.4	100
2020	333	23.7	14.0	100
2021	307	23.5	13.0	100
2022	282	22.6	12.4	98.9
2023	301	28.1	10.6	100
2024	363	28.5	12.7	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 Aberdeen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	391	23.1	16.9	99
2012	424	23.8	17.8	97.9
2013	424	24.3	17.3	98.3
2014	415	26.1	15.8	98.3
2015	363	21.0	17.2	98.9
2016	443	32.0	13.8	100
2017	434	25.9	16.7	100
2018	379	25.6	14.7	100
2019	373	27.6	13.4	100
2020	333	23.7	14.0	100
2021	307	23.5	13.0	100
2022	282	22.6	12.4	98.9
2023	301	28.1	10.6	100
2024	363	28.5	12.7	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 Aberdeen Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,498
2018	$9,868
2019	$10,922
2020	$13,616
2021	$13,340
2022	$13,702

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aberdeen 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen Elementary School)	44.2	34.6	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aberdeen School District)	44.2	34.6	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen Elementary School)	58.5	47.6	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aberdeen School District)	58.5	47.6	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	301	19.3%
African American	345	285	17.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	12	25%
Two or More Races	9	2	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Aberdeen 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Aberdeen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	508 W. Commerce St	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-4782	363	29	12.7	100.0%	13 (3.6%)	346 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19.1	338^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.3%					(n/a)	29.3	30.0		41.9	34.3			$13,703
West Amory School	Public	PK, KG-2	704 111th Street	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 256-2601	355	27	13.2	63.7%	222 (62.5%)	107 (30.1%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$10,844
East Amory School	Public	3-5	305 Easthaven Drive	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7191	346	27	12.7	62.1%	214 (61.8%)	115 (33.2%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	74.2	89^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.2%		76.4	72^nd of 377 public elementary schools	80.9%	17	72.3	64.6	53.9	64.8	77.7	64.8	72.7	$10,297
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1039 E Broad Street	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-4691	254	23	11.1	100.0%	30 (11.8%)	212 (83.5%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)								$12,413
Caledonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9509 Wolfe Road	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 356-2050	1,082	83	12.9	46.2%	817 (75.5%)	172 (15.9%)	24 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.8%)	89.5	25^th of 390 public elementary schools	93.6%		90.9	17^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.5%	8	85.3	76.7	65.8	76.5	80.5	76.7	83.7	$9,509
Okolona Elementary School	Public	K-5	411 West Main Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-5406	225	23	9.9	100.0%	15 (6.7%)	202 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	23.2	314^th of 390 public elementary schools	19.5%		21.2	317^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.9%	3	21.7	28.2	37.1	50.0	31.3	45.7	45.7	$11,260
Church Hill Elementary School	Public	1-2	2050 W Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5900	380	26	14.6	100.0%	49 (12.9%)	318 (83.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$11,740
South Side Elementary School	Public	3-4	237 Louis Odneal Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 495-6216	309	25	12.3	100.0%	48 (15.5%)	250 (80.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	41	244^th of 390 public elementary schools	37.4%		33.9	264^th of 377 public elementary schools	30.0%	20	48.5	52.9		40.5	49.2			$13,947
Nettleton Primary School	Public	K-3	4386 Hwy 6 North	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 963-2360	305	28	10.7	84.9%	203 (66.6%)	85 (27.9%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)	72.7			57.6				$10,936

Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdeen Elementary School

How many students attend Aberdeen Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Aberdeen Elementary School.

What district is Aberdeen Elementary School in?

Aberdeen School District

What is the racial makeup of Aberdeen Elementary School?

Students at Aberdeen Elementary School are 95% African American, 4% White.

What schools do graduates of Aberdeen Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Belle Shivers Middle School
High : Aberdeen High School

Is Aberdeen Elementary School a good school?

Aberdeen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

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