North Pontotoc Elementary School

www.pcsd.ms/

762 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

North Pontotoc Elementary School, located in Ecru, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pontotoc County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a community-centered approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for academic success as they progress through their primary education years.

The school is dedicated to creating a culture of excellence and character development, often characterized by strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its commitment to high academic standards and student engagement, North Pontotoc Elementary provides a structured and nurturing atmosphere designed to help each child reach their full potential. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of the Ecru area.

762

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Pontotoc Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	145
Black	73
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
509 (66.8%)
Hispanic
145 (19.0%)
Black
73 (9.6%)
Two or More
28 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(662)489-5613
Website:	http://www.pcsd.ms/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	759
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 129

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 149