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Osyka Elementary School

Summary:

Osyka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the South Pike School District in Osyka, Mississippi, with a student population of 185 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, steady improvement in statewide rankings, and unique resource allocation compared to nearby schools.

Osyka Elementary consistently outperforms the South Pike School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of 3rd graders at Osyka Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.4% for the district and 57.7% for the state. Similarly, in 6th grade Math, 92% of Osyka Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 55.3% for the district and 51.8% for the state. This consistent academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given the high poverty levels (100% free/reduced lunch) at the school.

Osyka Elementary's steady climb in the statewide rankings, from the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 15% in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that the school is on an upward trajectory and making significant progress in improving the quality of education for its students. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student ($10,490 in 2018-2019) and lower student-teacher ratio (ranging from 8:1 to 10.4:1 over the past three school years) compared to nearby schools like Summit Elementary School, Otken Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, and Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School in the McComb School District, may be contributing factors to the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 444 Amite Street
       Osyka, MS  39657

(601) 783-0427

District: South Pike School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,553 Help


Students who attend Osyka Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Pike Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.1%
White:
17.1%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Osyka Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.8. (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 (80.1%), White (17.1%), American Indian (1.7%). (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 Osyka Elementary School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Osyka Elementary School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osyka Elementary School is $14,553.
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Rank History for Osyka Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 61.40 148th 394 62.4%
2009 62.08 148th 392 62.2%
2010 41.80 253rd 403 37.2%
2011 40.37 270th 418 35.4%
2012 35.35 288th 414 30.4%
2013 32.48 303rd 408 25.7%
2014 25.43 327th 394 17.0%
2015 23.43 324th 402 19.4%
2016 18.40 346th 394 12.2%
2017 34.51 271st 406 33.3%
2018 45.95 220th 404 45.5%
2019 58.97 162nd 397 59.2%
2021 62.66 143rd 381 62.5%
2022 77.90 72nd 382 81.2%
2023 80.05 58th 377 84.6%
2024 85.80 40th 390 89.7%
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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 Osyka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 193 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 153 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 159 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 169 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 181 58 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 232 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 232 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 250 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 266 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 257 72 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 262 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 276 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 257 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 257 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 84 176 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 89 206 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 95 226 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 98 206 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 86 206 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 97 210 0 1 0 0 0 0 308
2010 109 209 0 1 0 0 4 0 323
2011 96 220 0 1 0 0 6 0 323
2012 83 213 0 1 0 0 5 0 302
2013 79 186 0 0 0 0 6 0 271
2014 73 193 0 0 0 0 9 0 275
2015 47 194 1 1 0 0 3 0 246
2016 43 188 0 1 0 0 4 0 236
2017 27 165 0 1 0 0 5 0 198
2018 37 172 0 1 0 0 3 0 213
2019 47 170 0 1 0 0 2 0 220
2020 52 165 1 1 0 0 3 0 222
2021 40 159 0 1 0 0 2 0 202
2022 42 145 0 1 0 1 1 0 190
2023 40 142 0 1 0 1 1 0 185
2024 31 145 0 1 3 0 1 0 181

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 Osyka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 291 15.9 18.3 n/a
1991 254 18.1 14.0 n/a
1992 260 15.6 16.6 76.2
1993 267 16.5 16.2 73.4
1994 240 15.5 15.5 76.3
1995 281 15.2 18.5 75.8
1996 281 15.2 18.5 75.8
1997 302 15.7 19.2 77.5
1998 326 16.3 20.0 77
1999 330 15.8 20.9 87
2000 339 18.5 18.3 89.1
2001 339 19.3 17.6 89.7
2002 362 21.9 16.5 89.2
2003 362 21.9 16.5 89.2
2004 260 14.3 18.2 98.8
2005 295 15.6 18.9 99
2006 323 17.6 18.4 99.1
2007 307 19.3 15.9 99
2008 295 17.7 16.7 86.4
2009 308 21.5 14.3 95.1
2010 323 20.3 15.9 87.3
2011 323 19.7 16.3 96
2012 302 18.0 16.6 95.7
2013 271 18.3 14.7 93
2014 275 16.7 16.4 98.9
2015 246 17.0 14.4 98.8
2016 236 18.0 13.1 100
2017 198 17.9 11.0 100
2018 213 17.7 11.9 100
2019 220 18.2 12.0 100
2020 222 18.7 11.8 100
2021 202 19.4 10.4 100
2022 190 18.6 10.1 100
2023 185 23.0 8.0 100
2024 181 20.7 8.7 100

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 Osyka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 291 15.9 18.3 n/a
1991 254 18.1 14.0 n/a
1992 260 15.6 16.6 76.2
1993 267 16.5 16.2 73.4
1994 240 15.5 15.5 76.3
1995 281 15.2 18.5 75.8
1996 281 15.2 18.5 75.8
1997 302 15.7 19.2 77.5
1998 326 16.3 20.0 77
1999 330 15.8 20.9 87
2000 339 18.5 18.3 89.1
2001 339 19.3 17.6 89.7
2002 362 21.9 16.5 89.2
2003 362 21.9 16.5 89.2
2004 260 14.3 18.2 98.8
2005 295 15.6 18.9 99
2006 323 17.6 18.4 99.1
2007 307 19.3 15.9 99
2008 295 17.7 16.7 86.4
2009 308 21.5 14.3 95.1
2010 323 20.3 15.9 87.3
2011 323 19.7 16.3 96
2012 302 18.0 16.6 95.7
2013 271 18.3 14.7 93
2014 275 16.7 16.4 98.9
2015 246 17.0 14.4 98.8
2016 236 18.0 13.1 100
2017 198 17.9 11.0 100
2018 213 17.7 11.9 100
2019 220 18.2 12.0 100
2020 222 18.7 11.8 100
2021 202 19.4 10.4 100
2022 190 18.6 10.1 100
2023 185 23.0 8.0 100
2024 181 20.7 8.7 100

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 Osyka Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,782
2018 $10,490
2019 $10,352
2020 $11,854
2021 $13,047
2022 $14,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Osyka 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 162nd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 377 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osyka Elementary School)72.462.1
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Pike School District)31.638.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osyka Elementary School)65.565.5
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pike School District)33.139.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osyka Elementary School)54.250
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Pike School District)28.246
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osyka Elementary School)33.475
 41.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Pike School District)17.443
 25.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osyka Elementary School)53.264
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Pike School District)28.249.1
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osyka Elementary School)43.868
 24.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Pike School District)15.349.5
 34.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Osyka Elementary School)56.380
 23.7%
   5th Grade Science (South Pike School District)45.865.8
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Osyka Elementary School)2550
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Pike School District)13.634.7
 21.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Osyka Elementary School)31.385
 53.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Pike School District)14.252.4
 38.2%
   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 Students220185
 15.9%
African American170142
 16.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander01
White4740
 14.9%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osyka Elementary School

Students at Osyka Elementary School are 80% African American, 17% White, 2% American Indian.

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

High : South Pike Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended Osyka Elementary School.

Osyka Elementary School ranks 40th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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