Buckatunna School

Wayne County School District
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
418 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Buckatunna Elementary School, located in Buckatunna, Mississippi, is a public school serving students as part of the Wayne County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for the local community's elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the Wayne County School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student achievement, and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its pupils.

The school serves as a central pillar for families in the Buckatunna area, offering a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through its integration with the Wayne County district, the school utilizes district-wide resources and pedagogical standards to ensure consistent educational quality. For further information, including specific school programs, contact details, or district updates, the community is encouraged to visit the official Wayne County School District website.
418
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    237 (56.7%)
  • White
    161 (38.5%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.4%)
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: Wayne County School District
Phone: (601)648-2501
Website: http://buckatunna.wcsdms.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 415
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 20
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio