Otken Elementary School

mccomb.k12.ms.us

458 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Otken Elementary School is a public school located in McComb, Mississippi, serving students as part of the McComb School District. Situated on Montana Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the McComb School District, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in subsequent grade levels.

As a member of the McComb School District, Otken Elementary utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to support student achievement. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere for elementary-aged children, focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official McComb School District website at http://www.mccomb.k12.ms.us.

458

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otken Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	4
Black	413
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
413 (90.2%)
White
21 (4.6%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Hispanic
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	McComb School District
Phone:	(601)684-3749
Website:	http://mccomb.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
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

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 92