Baxterville School

Lamar County School District
5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
217 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Baxterville School is a public PK-8 institution located in Lumberton, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Lamar County School District. Situated at 5531 Highway 11, the school provides educational services to students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on foundational academic development within the local community.

As part of a larger district-wide network, Baxterville School operates under the Lamar County School District’s broader mission to provide quality instruction and support for student growth. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars by visiting the official Lamar County School District website at [www.lamarcountyschools.org](http://www.lamarcountyschools.org).
217
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (94.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)796-4483
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 11
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 31
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio