Charleston Elementary School

East Tallahatchie School District
412 E. CHESTNUT ST.
CHARLESTON, MS 38921
316 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Charleston Elementary School, located at 412 E. Chestnut St. in Charleston, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the East Tallahatchie School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By providing a structured learning environment, the institution focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of the East Tallahatchie School District, which emphasizes student achievement and equitable access to quality instruction. Through its faculty and administrative leadership, Charleston Elementary strives to create a supportive culture that encourages student participation and engagement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Charleston area, offering resources and programs aimed at ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
316
Total Students
24.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    263 (83.2%)
  • White
    37 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
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: East Tallahatchie School District
Phone: (662)647-2679
Website: http://www.etsd.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
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 64
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 46
Gender Ratio