Crystal Springs Elementary

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Crystal Springs Elementary ranks 258 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crystal Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, serving 397 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Copiah County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Crystal Springs Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (75.06%) compared to nearby schools, and its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.5% for the district and 57.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Crystal Springs Elementary to nearby schools, the differences become even more pronounced. For instance, Florence Elementary, which is part of the Rankin County School District, consistently ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in Mississippi and has significantly higher test scores across all grade levels. The performance of Crystal Springs Elementary suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and better serve the needs of the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059

(601) 892-4795

District: Copiah County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
258^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,078

Students who attend Crystal Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Crystal Springs Middle School
High:	Crystal Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.2%

Hispanic:

13.0%

White:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crystal Springs Elementary ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.13. (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 (77.2%), Hispanic (13%), White (9.6%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Crystal Springs Elementary employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crystal Springs Elementary is $10,078.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crystal Springs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Copiah County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Copiah County School District 59^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.13	258^th	390	33.8%

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	288	620	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	908
1992	238	608	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	847
1993	197	610	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	808
1994	193	655	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	850
1995	191	684	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	878
1996	191	684	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	878
1997	163	660	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	824
1998	156	637	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	795
1999	143	621	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	764
2000	151	617	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	768
2001	127	585	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	713
2002	127	524	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	655
2003	127	524	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	655
2004	137	496	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	640
2005	123	474	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	607
2006	126	470	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	612
2007	108	474	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	590
2008	97	470	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	584
2009	91	475	1	18	0	0	0	585
2010	92	474	1	18	0	0	1	586
2011	94	484	1	22	0	0	2	603
2012	77	500	1	22	0	0	1	601
2013	82	538	1	25	0	0	3	649
2014	65	538	2	25	0	0	5	635
2015	60	500	1	27	1	0	6	595
2016	60	500	1	31	1	1	6	600
2017	84	452	1	41	2	0	11	591
2018	75	429	2	32	2	0	15	555
2019	58	397	1	33	0	0	11	500
2020	59	361	1	38	0	0	8	467
2021	40	342	1	35	0	0	6	424
2022	45	321	1	50	0	0	4	421
2023	47	298	1	51	0	0	0	397
2024	45	362	1	61	0	0	0	469

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 Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	908	43.6	20.8	n/a
1992	847	42.6	19.8	65.3
1993	808	40.9	19.8	66.3
1994	850	40.8	20.8	66.4
1995	878	43.8	20.0	64.8
1996	878	43.8	20.0	64.8
1997	824	40.6	20.3	62.1
1998	795	43.7	18.2	63.1
1999	764	40.0	19.1	75.8
2000	768	41.8	18.4	71.9
2001	713	35.6	20.0	74.8
2002	655	33.7	19.4	73
2003	655	33.7	19.4	73
2004	640	32.5	19.7	99.5
2005	607	32.8	18.5	99.5
2006	612	32.3	18.9	99.5
2007	590	30.3	19.5	90.5
2008	584	31.3	18.7	91.1
2009	585	31.6	18.5	94.9
2010	586	31.6	18.5	95.2
2011	603	30.3	19.8	93.5
2012	601	29.4	20.4	95.5
2013	649	29.2	22.2	96.1
2014	635	28.8	21.9	94
2015	595	30.0	19.8	100
2016	600	31.0	19.3	100
2017	591	32.1	18.3	100
2018	555	31.6	17.5	100
2019	500	30.4	16.4	100
2020	467	30.0	15.5	100
2021	424	24.7	17.1	100
2022	421	22.1	18.9	100
2023	397	30.7	12.8	100
2024	469	31.3	14.9	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 Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	908	43.6	20.8	n/a
1992	847	42.6	19.8	65.3
1993	808	40.9	19.8	66.3
1994	850	40.8	20.8	66.4
1995	878	43.8	20.0	64.8
1996	878	43.8	20.0	64.8
1997	824	40.6	20.3	62.1
1998	795	43.7	18.2	63.1
1999	764	40.0	19.1	75.8
2000	768	41.8	18.4	71.9
2001	713	35.6	20.0	74.8
2002	655	33.7	19.4	73
2003	655	33.7	19.4	73
2004	640	32.5	19.7	99.5
2005	607	32.8	18.5	99.5
2006	612	32.3	18.9	99.5
2007	590	30.3	19.5	90.5
2008	584	31.3	18.7	91.1
2009	585	31.6	18.5	94.9
2010	586	31.6	18.5	95.2
2011	603	30.3	19.8	93.5
2012	601	29.4	20.4	95.5
2013	649	29.2	22.2	96.1
2014	635	28.8	21.9	94
2015	595	30.0	19.8	100
2016	600	31.0	19.3	100
2017	591	32.1	18.3	100
2018	555	31.6	17.5	100
2019	500	30.4	16.4	100
2020	467	30.0	15.5	100
2021	424	24.7	17.1	100
2022	421	22.1	18.9	100
2023	397	30.7	12.8	100
2024	469	31.3	14.9	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 Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,649
2018	$7,216
2019	$9,162
2020	$9,075
2021	$8,850
2022	$10,078

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crystal Springs 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crystal Springs Elementary)	43.1	44.3	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Copiah County School District)	48.1	50.7	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crystal Springs Elementary)	61.5	46.4	15.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Copiah County School District)	54.1	49.4	4.7%
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	500	397	20.6%
African American	397	298	24.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	33	51	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	47	19%
Two or More Races	11	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Crystal Springs Elementary

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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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Crystal Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	213 Newton Street	Crystal Springs	39059	Copiah County	Copiah County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 892-4795	469	31	14.9	100.0%	45 (9.6%)	362 (77.2%)	61 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.1	258^th of 390 public elementary schools	33.8%					(n/a)	33.3	55.7					35.7	50.5							$10,078
Hazlehurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Marvin Minor Drive	Hazlehurst	39083	Copiah County	Hazlehurst City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 574-2783	615	41	14.8	100.0%	8 (1.3%)	474 (77.1%)	116 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.3%)	26.4	299^th of 390 public elementary schools	23.3%		27.7	289^th of 377 public elementary schools	23.3%	10	32.8	40.8	40.5				20.9	37.8	41.7				69.6		$11,486
Gary Road Intermediate School	Public	3-5	7255 Gary Road	Byram	39272	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 372-8150	680	48	14.1	74.4%	39 (5.7%)	616 (90.6%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	41	243^rd of 390 public elementary schools	37.7%		36	254^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.6%	11	46.4	45.6	46.5				43.7	47.3	41.7				70.1		$9,728
Gary Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	7241 Gary Road	Byram	39272	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 373-1319	716	56	12.7	60.5%	46 (6.4%)	643 (89.8%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$10,089
Simpson Central School	Public	K-8	755 Simpson Hwy 28 West	Pinola	39149	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2630	405	32	12.7	86.4%	232 (57.3%)	158 (39.0%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	58.5	162^nd of 390 public elementary schools	58.5%		55.5	161^st of 377 public elementary schools	57.3%	1	61.8	47.0	66.6	30.4	36.2	34.7	61.8	67.6	42.9	58.7	63.2	42.8	69.0	53.1	$12,630
Utica Elementary / Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	260 Hwy 18 & 27	Utica	39175	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 885-8765	302	26	11.6	100.0%	16 (5.3%)	263 (87.1%)	22 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.9	220^th of 390 public elementary schools	43.6%		37.2	249^th of 377 public elementary schools	34.0%	29	46.2	23.1	50.0	42.9	25.1	24.1	38.4	38.5	69.2	64.3	56.3	37.9	69.2	58.6	$12,527
Florence Elementary School	Public	3-5	285 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-8164	529	37	14.3	49.0%	432 (81.7%)	71 (13.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	95.2	8^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.9	7^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	83.3	82.9	83.0				83.2	89.9	82.4				94.1		$9,702
Steen's Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-5724	569	46	12.4	47.5%	469 (82.4%)	66 (11.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)								(n/a)															$10,302
Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	417 Palestine Street	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 857-0213	460	42	10.8	62.4%	147 (32.0%)	273 (59.3%)	32 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	46.4	215^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.9%					(n/a)	52.4	54.4	46.0	27.5	52.9	32.0	40.5	69.5	50.0	42.4	58.5	58.0	68.0	66.0
Richland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Spell Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-4375	360	33	10.8	77.8%	183 (50.8%)	78 (21.7%)	49 (13.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (13.3%)								(n/a)															$11,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Springs Elementary

What schools do graduates of Crystal Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Crystal Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crystal Springs Middle School
High : Crystal Springs High School

How many students attend Crystal Springs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Crystal Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Crystal Springs Elementary?

Students at Crystal Springs Elementary are 77% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% White.

What district is Crystal Springs Elementary in?

Copiah County School District

Is Crystal Springs Elementary a good school?

Crystal Springs Elementary ranks 258^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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