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Pontotoc Elementary School

145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pontotoc Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pontotoc Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 79% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Pontotoc Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
5%
Black
26%
47%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pontotoc Elementary School?
630 students attend Pontotoc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pontotoc Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pontotoc Elementary School?
Pontotoc Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pontotoc Elementary School offer ?
Pontotoc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pontotoc Elementary School part of?
Pontotoc Elementary School is part of Pontotoc City Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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