Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lumberton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
43%
47%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lumberton Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Lumberton Elementary School?
360 students attend Lumberton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lumberton Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lumberton Elementary School?
Lumberton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lumberton Elementary School offer ?
Lumberton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lumberton Elementary School part of?
Lumberton Elementary School is part of Lumberton Public School District.
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