Akin Elementary School

www.gvillepublicschooldistrict.com

255 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Akin Elementary School, located at 361 Bowman Blvd. in Greenville, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greenville Public School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core academic development of students in the Greenville area. The school aims to support the intellectual and social growth of its young learners, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Like other institutions within the Greenville Public School District, Akin Elementary operates with a focus on meeting state educational standards while fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to implement curriculum initiatives designed to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student achievement. For those seeking information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains a presence through the official Greenville Public School District website.

255

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	3
Black	198
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Black
198 (77.6%)
Two or More
40 (15.7%)
White
10 (3.9%)
Hispanic
3 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
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:	Greenville Public School District
Phone:	(662)334-7161
Website:	http://www.gvillepublicschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
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

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 35