Conehatta Elementary School

www.choctawtribalschools.com

226 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Conehatta Elementary School is a significant educational institution located within the Conehatta community of Newton County, Mississippi. As a vital component of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ tribal education system, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality academic instruction while deeply integrating the unique cultural heritage, language, and values of the Choctaw people. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic success while fostering a strong sense of identity and connection to their community traditions.

The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary-aged children, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that addresses both the scholastic and social-emotional needs of its students. By operating under the umbrella of the Choctaw Tribal Schools, Conehatta Elementary maintains a focused mission to bridge modern educational standards with the preservation of tribal customs, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate both the local tribal community and the broader world.

226

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conehatta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	226

American Indian
226 (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:	Conehatta Elementary School
Phone:	(601)775-8254
Website:	http://www.choctawtribalschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
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 34

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 24