Strayhorn Elementary School

ses.tatecountyschools.org/

407 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Strayhorn Elementary School is a public institution located in Sarah, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the Tate County School District. Situated in a rural community along Highway 4 West, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of its students in a supportive, small-town environment. The school prioritizes foundational education, focusing on core curriculum standards while working to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and secondary education.

As part of the Tate County School District, Strayhorn Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a close-knit educational experience. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and local engagement, the school aims to provide a stable learning environment that helps students reach their full potential. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Tate County School District website at [tatecountyschools.org](http://tatecountyschools.org).

407

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Strayhorn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	43
Black	36
Asian	3
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
298 (73.2%)
Hispanic
43 (10.6%)
Black
36 (8.8%)
Two or More
26 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Tate County School District
Phone:	(662)562-8637
Website:	http://ses.tatecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 58