Como Primary School

www.northpanolaschools.org

267 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Como Elementary School, located at 200 Lewers Drive in Como, Mississippi, is a key component of the North Panola School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes academic development, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to its students is rooted in the broader mission of the North Panola School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Como Elementary works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies through the school’s official website at http://northpanolaschools.org/como/.

267

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Como Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	249
Two or More	13

Black
249 (93.3%)
Two or More
13 (4.9%)
White
4 (1.5%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)

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:	North Panola
Phone:	(662)526-0396
Website:	http://www.northpanolaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
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 24

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 82