Shannon Primary School serves 263 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 55% 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: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Shannon Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Shannon Primary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
The diversity score of Shannon Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Shannon Primary School?
263 students attend Shannon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shannon Primary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shannon Primary School?
Shannon Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shannon Primary School offer ?
Shannon Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannon Primary School part of?
Shannon Primary School is part of Lee County School District.
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