Saltillo Elementary School

www.leecountyschools.us

696 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Saltillo Elementary School, located at 424 South 3rd Street in Saltillo, Mississippi, is a key academic institution within the Lee County School District. The school serves a foundational role in the local community, dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students as they progress through their primary education. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional development during these formative years.

As part of the Lee County School District, the school benefits from a broader educational framework that emphasizes student success, community involvement, and effective teaching practices. Saltillo Elementary strives to create a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. Those looking for specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or administrative news can access their official page through the Lee County School District website.

696

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saltillo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	15
Black	119
Asian	14
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
508 (73.0%)
Black
119 (17.1%)
Two or More
38 (5.5%)
Hispanic
15 (2.2%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
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:	Lee County
Phone:	(662)869-2211
Website:	http://www.leecountyschools.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 3 227

Grade 4 242

Grade 5 227