Pope School

www.spsd.k12.ms.us/

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pope Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Pope, Mississippi, serving students within the South Panola School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides foundational education for local children, emphasizing academic development and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school operates under the broader mission of the South Panola School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and families.

Situated in a rural setting, Pope Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of Panola County. The school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in its younger pupils, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school within the district. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding area and adhering to state educational standards, Pope Elementary provides a stable and encouraging atmosphere aimed at fostering both individual student achievement and community pride.

549

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pope School
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	5
Black	81
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
447 (81.4%)
Black
81 (14.8%)
Two or More
15 (2.7%)
Hispanic
5 (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:	South Panola School District
Phone:	(662)563-3732
Website:	http://www.spsd.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 20

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 58