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Charleston Elementary School

Summary:

Charleston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Charleston, Mississippi, with a student population of 305. The school is part of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District, which is ranked 121 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly African American (80.66% in 2022-2023).

Charleston Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Mississippi elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 356-379 out of 377-390 schools in recent years. It has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger since 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, with only 16.1% of 3rd graders and 41.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 57.1%, respectively. The math proficiency rates are even lower, at 12.5% for 3rd grade and 24.1% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.3% and 55%. The school has consistently had 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of poverty in the student population.

Nearby schools, such as Quitman County Elementary School and R.H. Bearden Elementary School, also have high poverty levels and low academic performance, but they generally outperform Charleston Elementary School in terms of statewide rankings and proficiency rates. The high poverty levels, low district ranking, and declining performance over time suggest that Charleston Elementary School may be facing significant challenges in terms of resources, funding, and student support. However, the school's past performance, with a 4-star rating in 2013-2014, indicates that there is room for improvement if the right interventions and strategies are implemented.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 412 E. Chestnut St.
       Charleston, MS  38921

(662) 647-2679

District: East Tallahatchie Consol School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,254 Help


Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Charleston Middle School
High:    Charleston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.1%
White:
15.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charleston Elementary School ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.94. (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 (81.1%), White (15.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (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 Charleston Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Charleston Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Elementary School is $13,254.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

East Tallahatchie Consol School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Tallahatchie Consol School District 121st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.63 241st 403 40.2%
2011 49.85 213th 418 49.0%
2012 41.41 249th 414 39.9%
2013 56.70 172nd 408 57.8%
2014 80.29 55th 394 86.0%
2015 30.74 279th 402 30.6%
2016 32.01 262nd 394 33.5%
2017 22.78 321st 406 20.9%
2018 22.44 322nd 404 20.3%
2019 10.58 375th 397 5.5%
2021 9.67 367th 381 3.7%
2022 4.68 379th 382 0.8%
2023 11.18 356th 377 5.6%
2024 10.94 365th 390 6.4%
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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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 184 364 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 178 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 180 334 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 177 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 186 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 181 381 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 181 381 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 183 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 198 395 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 176 384 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 172 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 188 408 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2002 161 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 161 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 193 329 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 185 305 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 151 306 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 148 295 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 137 284 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 121 280 1 2 0 0 0 0 404
2010 164 355 1 0 0 0 1 0 521
2011 188 396 1 0 0 0 2 0 587
2012 173 422 2 0 0 0 3 0 600
2013 143 442 3 1 0 0 10 0 599
2014 106 414 2 3 0 0 15 0 540
2015 114 464 2 3 0 0 10 0 593
2016 126 453 1 4 0 0 13 0 597
2017 108 438 3 2 0 0 17 0 568
2018 111 409 2 1 0 0 20 0 543
2019 86 354 2 1 0 0 18 0 461
2020 68 327 2 0 0 0 16 0 413
2021 61 306 1 0 0 0 18 0 386
2022 48 269 1 0 0 0 15 0 333
2023 49 246 0 0 0 0 10 0 305
2024 50 261 0 1 0 0 10 0 322

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 548 31.0 17.6 n/a
1991 534 32.0 16.6 n/a
1992 514 32.0 16.0 73.5
1993 521 30.3 17.2 74.7
1994 538 32.1 16.8 71.7
1995 562 32.8 17.1 74.9
1996 562 32.8 17.1 74.9
1997 569 33.6 16.9 75.9
1998 593 32.1 18.5 75.7
1999 560 33.4 16.8 85.9
2000 563 34.0 16.6 85.3
2001 596 34.0 17.5 85.7
2002 517 37.3 13.9 84.3
2003 517 37.3 13.9 84.3
2004 522 34.6 15.1 85.2
2005 490 31.8 15.4 85.3
2006 460 28.6 16.1 86.1
2007 444 28.3 15.7 83.1
2008 423 27.3 15.5 83
2009 404 25.4 15.9 85.6
2010 521 30.1 17.2 88.1
2011 587 32.0 18.3 89.4
2012 600 33.6 17.8 88.3
2013 599 34.3 17.4 89.5
2014 540 32.7 16.4 94.3
2015 593 34.0 17.4 90.4
2016 597 35.0 17.0 94.5
2017 568 34.9 16.2 97.4
2018 543 34.9 15.5 95.6
2019 461 31.4 14.6 93.7
2020 413 28.0 14.7 99.3
2021 386 26.5 14.5 99.2
2022 333 24.3 13.6 100
2023 305 24.6 12.3 100
2024 322 24.0 13.4 100

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 548 31.0 17.6 n/a
1991 534 32.0 16.6 n/a
1992 514 32.0 16.0 73.5
1993 521 30.3 17.2 74.7
1994 538 32.1 16.8 71.7
1995 562 32.8 17.1 74.9
1996 562 32.8 17.1 74.9
1997 569 33.6 16.9 75.9
1998 593 32.1 18.5 75.7
1999 560 33.4 16.8 85.9
2000 563 34.0 16.6 85.3
2001 596 34.0 17.5 85.7
2002 517 37.3 13.9 84.3
2003 517 37.3 13.9 84.3
2004 522 34.6 15.1 85.2
2005 490 31.8 15.4 85.3
2006 460 28.6 16.1 86.1
2007 444 28.3 15.7 83.1
2008 423 27.3 15.5 83
2009 404 25.4 15.9 85.6
2010 521 30.1 17.2 88.1
2011 587 32.0 18.3 89.4
2012 600 33.6 17.8 88.3
2013 599 34.3 17.4 89.5
2014 540 32.7 16.4 94.3
2015 593 34.0 17.4 90.4
2016 597 35.0 17.0 94.5
2017 568 34.9 16.2 97.4
2018 543 34.9 15.5 95.6
2019 461 31.4 14.6 93.7
2020 413 28.0 14.7 99.3
2021 386 26.5 14.5 99.2
2022 333 24.3 13.6 100
2023 305 24.6 12.3 100
2024 322 24.0 13.4 100

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 Charleston Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,182
2018 $8,812
2019 $9,749
2020 $9,832
2021 $11,048
2022 $13,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston 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 375th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 356th of 377 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Elementary School)20.733.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)20.733.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary School)12.621.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)12.621.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Elementary School)27.324.3
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)27.324.3
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary School)18.810.8
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Tallahatchie Consol School District)18.810.8
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students461305
 33.8%
African American354246
 30.5%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White8649
 43%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.7%100%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Charleston Elementary School.

Charleston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Charleston Elementary School are 81% African American, 16% White, 3% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Charleston Middle School
High : Charleston High School


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