Amite County Elementary

Summary:

Amite County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Liberty, Mississippi, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the Amite County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Amite County Elementary has consistently performed below the state average on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 31.3% for 6th grade to 54.7% for 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 57.7%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 45.9% for 4th grade to 65.6% for 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 51.8% to 53.3%, respectively. However, the school's performance in 5th grade Science was relatively stronger, with 80.7% proficiency compared to the state average of 71.2%.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 191 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year to as low as 368 out of 397 in the 2018-2019 school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 stars out of 5 in several years to 3 stars out of 5 in the current school year. Additionally, Amite County Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with rates consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3457 South Greensburg Road
       Liberty, MS  39645


(601) 657-8311

District: Amite County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,309 Help


Students who attend Amite County Elementary usually attend:

High:    Amite County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.4%
White:
14.2%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Amite County Elementary ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.11. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.4%), White (14.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amite County Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Amite County Elementary employs 44.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amite County Elementary is $15,309.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Amite County Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Amite County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Amite County School District 63rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Amite County Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 12.83 405th 414 2.2%
2013 12.68 389th 408 4.7%
2014 15.17 362nd 394 8.1%
2015 29.88 285th 402 29.1%
2016 16.33 357th 394 9.4%
2017 16.65 356th 406 12.3%
2018 14.82 367th 404 9.2%
2019 12.53 368th 397 7.3%
2021 36.03 236th 381 38.1%
2022 37.78 240th 382 37.2%
2023 38.96 235th 377 37.7%
2024 52.11 191st 390 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amite County Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 108 506 0 5 1 0 4 0 624
2012 105 514 0 5 2 0 8 0 634
2013 114 523 0 4 0 0 7 0 648
2014 110 515 0 1 0 0 9 0 635
2015 116 505 0 2 0 0 17 0 640
2016 123 490 0 1 0 0 8 0 622
2017 104 493 0 2 1 0 11 0 611
2018 106 459 0 2 3 0 9 0 579
2019 87 409 0 2 2 0 6 0 506
2020 79 406 0 1 2 0 7 0 495
2021 56 350 1 3 0 0 7 0 417
2022 79 368 1 2 0 0 9 0 459
2023 76 379 1 3 1 0 8 0 468
2024 67 389 4 4 1 0 7 0 472

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 Amite County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 624 41.6 14.9 91.2
2012 634 42.5 14.8 99.5
2013 648 43.8 14.7 99.5
2014 635 42.7 14.8 99.5
2015 640 47.0 13.6 100
2016 622 47.0 13.2 100
2017 611 44.1 13.8 100
2018 579 42.6 13.5 100
2019 506 40.1 12.6 100
2020 495 40.5 12.2 100
2021 417 34.1 12.1 100
2022 459 34.1 13.4 99.3
2023 468 42.8 10.9 100
2024 472 44.2 10.6 100

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 Amite County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 624 41.6 14.9 91.2
2012 634 42.5 14.8 99.5
2013 648 43.8 14.7 99.5
2014 635 42.7 14.8 99.5
2015 640 47.0 13.6 100
2016 622 47.0 13.2 100
2017 611 44.1 13.8 100
2018 579 42.6 13.5 100
2019 506 40.1 12.6 100
2020 495 40.5 12.2 100
2021 417 34.1 12.1 100
2022 459 34.1 13.4 99.3
2023 468 42.8 10.9 100
2024 472 44.2 10.6 100

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 Amite County Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,727
2018 $15,259
2019 $14,002
2020 $12,982
2021 $12,734
2022 $15,309

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amite County Elementary

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 368th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 377 Elementary schools
 30.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amite County Elementary)29.339.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amite County School District)29.339.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amite County Elementary)15.856.4
 40.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amite County School District)15.856.4
 40.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County Elementary)8.241.6
 33.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County School District)8.241.6
 33.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amite County Elementary)9.650.8
 41.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amite County School District)9.650.8
 41.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County Elementary)22.437.1
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County School District)22.437.1
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amite County Elementary)15.837.1
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amite County School District)15.837.1
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Amite County Elementary)43.450
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Amite County School District)43.450
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County Elementary)13.127
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Amite County School District)13.127
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amite County Elementary)13.147.6
 34.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Amite County School District)13.147.6
 34.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506468
 7.5%
African American409379
 7.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White8776
 12.6%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Amite County Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Amite County Elementary.

Amite County Elementary ranks 191st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Amite County Elementary are 82% African American, 14% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Amite County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Amite County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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