Caledonia Elementary

Lowndes County School District
9509 Wolfe Rd
Caledonia, MS 39740
1,070 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Caledonia Elementary School, located on Wolfe Road in Caledonia, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school. By emphasizing fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and science, the school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Caledonia.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the faculty, parents, and the broader community. It offers essential resources such as school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on district policies, ensuring that families remain engaged with their child’s educational journey. Through its commitment to the Lowndes County School District’s standards, Caledonia Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both student achievement and extracurricular involvement.
1,070
Total Students
76.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    777 (72.6%)
  • Black
    165 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    66 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Lowndes County School District
Phone: (662)356-2050
Website: http://ces.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 398
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 150

* 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 78
Kindergarten 153
Grade 1 182
Grade 2 142
Grade 3 185
Grade 4 165
Grade 5 165
Gender Ratio