Quitman Upper Elementary School

Quitman School District
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
327 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Quitman Upper Elementary School, located at 300 East Franklin Street in Quitman, Mississippi, serves as a pivotal institution within the Quitman School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early primary education and middle school. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of higher grade levels while nurturing their curiosity and individual strengths.

As part of the broader Quitman School District community, the school utilizes its online platform to keep parents, students, and staff informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and educational policies. The faculty is committed to implementing curriculum strategies that promote literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Through its dedication to student success and community engagement, Quitman Upper Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the foundational education and future potential of the children in the Quitman area.
327
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    186 (56.9%)
  • White
    131 (40.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Quitman School District
Phone: (601)776-6123
Website: http://www.quitmanschools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 3 134
Grade 4 105
Grade 5 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Quitman Lower Elementary
Quitman School District
407 Students
101 McArthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd