Standing Pine Elementary School

www.choctawtribalschools.com

119 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Standing Pine Elementary School is a key educational institution operated under the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal School System. Located in Carthage, Mississippi, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality academic environment that integrates core educational standards with the preservation of Choctaw culture, language, and traditions. By fostering a culturally responsive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while ensuring they remain deeply connected to their tribal heritage.

The school serves as a vital community hub, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that values both individual growth and collective community identity. Through its affiliation with the Choctaw Tribal Schools system, Standing Pine Elementary benefits from specialized resources and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of Native American students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s academic programs, faculty, or cultural initiatives can find additional information on their official website at [http://www.choctawtribalschools.com](http://www.choctawtribalschools.com).

119

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Standing Pine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	119

American Indian
119 (100.0%)

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:	Standing Pine Elementary School
Phone:	(601)267-9225
Website:	http://www.choctawtribalschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 16