Seminary Elementary

www.covingtoncountyschools.org/

420 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Seminary Elementary School is a public school located in Seminary, Mississippi, serving students as part of the Covington County School District. As a foundational institution within the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and character development for its young student population. The school aims to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond core academic instruction, Seminary Elementary is integrated into the broader Covington County school system, adhering to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs tailored to the needs of its pupils. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between educators and families. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational resources, the school’s official page within the Covington County School District website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-related information.

420

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seminary Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	18
Black	30
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
353 (84.0%)
Black
30 (7.1%)
Hispanic
18 (4.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
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:	Covington County School District
Phone:	(601)722-3355
Website:	http://www.covingtoncountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
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 106

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 69