Mary Reid School

Marshall County School District
160 PONTOTOC AVENUE
POTTS CAMP, MS 38659
270 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Mary Reid School, located at 160 Pontotoc Avenue in Potts Camp, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for children in grades Kindergarten through third grade. As part of the Marshall County School District, the school is dedicated to early childhood development, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during these critical formative years. Its small-town setting provides a community-oriented environment where faculty and staff strive to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal development for young learners.

The school plays a vital role in the Potts Camp community by preparing students for their transition to higher elementary levels. By emphasizing a strong educational start, Mary Reid School focuses on creating a positive classroom culture that helps students develop a love for learning. Through its targeted programming for the K-3 demographic, the school aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention and academic preparation necessary to succeed as they progress through the Mississippi public school system.
270
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    150 (55.6%)
  • Black
    82 (30.4%)
  • Two or More
    23 (8.5%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Marshall County School District
Phone: (662)333-7774
Website: http://www.marshallcountysd.org
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
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 54
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 60
Gender Ratio