Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mendenhall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendenhall Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Mendenhall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendenhall Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall Elementary School's ranking?
Mendenhall Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mendenhall Elementary School often compared to?
Mendenhall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magee Elementary School, Simpson Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mendenhall Elementary School?
543 students attend Mendenhall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mendenhall Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendenhall Elementary School offer ?
Mendenhall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendenhall Elementary School part of?
Mendenhall Elementary School is part of Simpson Co School District.
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