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Bogue Chitto Elementary School

13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Bogue Chitto Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 20-24%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bogue Chitto Elementary School's student population of 184 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bogue Chitto Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
20-24%
47%
15-19%
42%
30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
School Statewide Testing
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bogue Chitto Elementary School?
184 students attend Bogue Chitto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bogue Chitto Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bogue Chitto Elementary School?
Bogue Chitto Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bogue Chitto Elementary School offer ?
Bogue Chitto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogue Chitto Elementary School part of?
Bogue Chitto Elementary School is part of Bogue Chitto Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : 20-24%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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