Blue Earth Elementary School serves 285 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sunflower County Consolidate School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blue Earth Elementary School?
285 students attend Blue Earth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blue Earth Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Earth Elementary School?
Blue Earth Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Earth Elementary School offer ?
Blue Earth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Blue Earth Elementary School part of?
Blue Earth Elementary School is part of Sunflower County Consolidate School District.
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