Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is a public institution located in Canton, Mississippi, serving as part of the Canton Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on implementing programs that encourage student engagement, literacy, and social-emotional development. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the Canton Public School District’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

366

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	57
Black	287
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
287 (78.4%)
Hispanic
57 (15.6%)
Two or More
16 (4.4%)
White
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Canton Public Schools
Phone:	(601)407-1809
Website:	http://cantonschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
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 18

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62