Mendenhall Elementary School

www.simpson.k12.ms.us

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mendenhall Elementary School, located in Mendenhall, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Simpson County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. The campus focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while promoting the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

The school functions as a community hub that emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By utilizing resources provided through the district, Mendenhall Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its learners, preparing them for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing its role as an integral part of the Simpson County educational community.

598

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendenhall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	14
Black	292
Asian	2
Two or More	17

Black
292 (48.8%)
White
273 (45.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.8%)
Hispanic
14 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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)847-2621
Website:	http://www.simpson.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 3

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 83