Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive West
Starkville, MS 39759
1,066 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
School Overview
Henderson Ward-Stewart Elementary School, located in Starkville, Mississippi, serves as a primary hub for early childhood education within the Starkville Oktibbeha School District. The school is specifically dedicated to the primary grades, typically housing students in grades 2 through 4. It is known for its focus on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive social environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Henderson Ward-Stewart is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student development. The school emphasizes character education and encourages active parent involvement to create a collaborative learning atmosphere. With a mission rooted in the success of its diverse student body, the faculty utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to address different learning styles, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth within the Starkville community.
1,066
Total Students
70.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    694 (65.1%)
  • White
    300 (28.1%)
  • Asian
    42 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)324-4160
Website: http://www.starkvillesd.com/henderson-ward-stewart-elementary/index
Grade Range: 2nd - 4th
Total Students: 1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 663
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75

* 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 2 347
Grade 3 394
Grade 4 325
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sudduth Elementary School
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
920 Students
101 GREENFIELD DRIVE
STARKVILLE, MS 39759 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st