Ackerman Elementary

/www.choctawsd.ms

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ackerman Elementary School, located on MS Highway 15 in Ackerman, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Choctaw County School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners in the local community. It emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering both the intellectual and social development of its students during their formative years.

The school functions as an integral part of the Choctaw County educational landscape, adhering to the district’s broader mission to prepare students for future academic success. By providing core curriculum instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Ackerman Elementary strives to engage its student body while maintaining strong connections with local families. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://aes.choctaw.k12.ms.us.

462

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ackerman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	9
Black	118
Asian	1
Two or More	19

White
315 (68.2%)
Black
118 (25.5%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Hispanic
9 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Choctaw County Schools
Phone:	(662)285-4052
Website:	http:///www.choctawsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 59