Friars Point Elementary

Coahoma County School District
350 South Street
FRIARS POINT, MS 38631
133 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Friars Point Elementary School, located in Friars Point, Mississippi, is a public primary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Coahoma County School District. Situated in a rural community along the Mississippi River, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for local children, focusing on core academic development and fundamental learning skills necessary for students in their formative years.

As part of the Coahoma County district, the school aims to provide an equitable learning environment that prepares students for advancement to middle school. While the school operates within a district that faces the common challenges of a rural Mississippi setting, it remains committed to fostering student growth through traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s academic calendar, policies, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us.
133
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    85 (63.9%)
  • Black
    41 (30.8%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.5%)
  • White
    1 (0.8%)
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: Coahoma County School District
Phone: (662)383-0066
Website: http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
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 10
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio