Grenada Elementary School

Grenada School District
250 PENDER DRIVE
GRENADA, MS 38901
2,044 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Grenada Elementary School, located at 250 Pender Drive in Grenada, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Grenada School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core educational development, literacy, and numeracy during their early formative years. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Grenada Elementary acts as a vital community hub for families in the Grenada area. The school emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and teachers. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every student is provided with the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in both their academic endeavors and personal growth.
2,044
Total Students
137.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    977 (47.8%)
  • Black
    949 (46.4%)
  • Two or More
    77 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.0%)
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: Grenada School District
Phone: (662)226-8900
Website: http://www.grenadak12.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 2,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 137.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,314
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 220

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 199
Kindergarten 322
Grade 1 333
Grade 2 322
Grade 3 314
Grade 4 276
Grade 5 275
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio