Magee Elementary School

Simpson County School District
1035 Goodwater Rd NW
Magee, MS 39111
525 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Magee Elementary School is a public primary school located in Magee, Mississippi, and serves as a key educational institution within the Simpson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development for its students. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the staff at Magee Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Simpson County area. Through its digital presence at the district’s website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies. Overall, Magee Elementary serves as a central hub for childhood education in the region, striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student success and lifelong learning.
525
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    317 (60.4%)
  • White
    144 (27.4%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.9%)
  • Asian
    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: Simpson County School District
Phone: (601)849-3601
Website: http://www.simpson.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 450
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 103
Grade 1 99
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 80
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mendenhall Elementary School
Simpson County School District
598 Students
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th