Dixie Attendance Center

790 Elks Lake Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dixie Attendance Center, located at 790 Elks Lake Road in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the Forrest County School District. As an "attendance center," the school serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding Dixie community, typically catering to a K-8 grade configuration. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and preparation for high school success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dixie Attendance Center plays a vital role in the local community by fostering a supportive educational atmosphere. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to integrate technology into the classroom and maintain a focus on state academic standards. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, extracurricular programs, and district policies through the official website, which serves as the primary communication portal for the school's ongoing operations and achievements.

487

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Attendance Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	37
Black	145
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (54.4%)
Black
145 (29.8%)
Two or More
39 (8.0%)
Hispanic
37 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Forrest County School District
Phone:	(601)582-4890
Website:	http://fcsd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 26

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dixie Attendance Center
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dixie Attendance Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	48.7%
Male	250	51.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th