Amite County Elementary

Amite County School District
3457 Greensburg Road
Liberty, MS 39645
486 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Amite County Elementary School, located in Liberty, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Amite County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development for students in the primary grade levels. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while addressing the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its commitment to core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong communication between parents, teachers, and administrators. As part of the broader Amite County school system, the elementary school strives to uphold the district’s mission of cultivating responsible and productive citizens. Through various school programs and resources, the institution encourages a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive as they progress through their academic journey.
486
Total Students
37.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    383 (78.8%)
  • White
    58 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
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: Amite County School District
Phone: (601)657-8311
Website: http://www.amite.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 486
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 60
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 82
Grade 6 63
Gender Ratio