Crystal Springs Elementary

Copiah County School District
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
482 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Crystal Springs Elementary, located at 213 Newton Street in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Copiah County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to build a strong educational foundation during their formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an integral role in the small-town fabric of Crystal Springs. It generally focuses on creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are prepared for their transition to middle school. Through various school-wide initiatives and community involvement, Crystal Springs Elementary works to engage both students and their families, ensuring that children receive the guidance and resources necessary to succeed as they progress through their early educational journey.
482
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    373 (77.4%)
  • Hispanic
    62 (12.9%)
  • White
    46 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Copiah County School District
Phone: (601)892-4795
Website: http://copiah.ms
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 482
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 98
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hazlehurst Elementary
Hazlehurst City School District
643 Students
112 Marvin Minor Drive
HAZLEHURST, MS 39083 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th