Bogue Chitto Elementary School

Bogue Chitto Elementary School
13241 HWY 491 NORTH
PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350
177 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Bogue Chitto Elementary School, located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, is a key institution within the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' tribal school system. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality academic environment that integrates core curriculum standards with the unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Choctaw people. By fostering a learning atmosphere that values both scholastic achievement and tribal identity, the school aims to prepare its students to be successful, well-rounded members of their community.

The school serves the educational needs of the local tribal youth, placing a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. As part of the broader Choctaw Tribal Schools network, Bogue Chitto Elementary benefits from resources and initiatives designed to support Indigenous education. Through its commitment to fostering pride in Choctaw culture alongside rigorous academic preparation, the school acts as an essential pillar for the growth and empowerment of the next generation of Choctaw students.
177
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    177 (100.0%)
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: Bogue Chitto Elementary School
Phone: (601)389-1000
Website: http://www.choctawtribalschools.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
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 17
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio