Sudduth Elementary School

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
101 GREENFIELD DRIVE
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
920 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Sudduth Elementary School, located on Greenfield Drive in Starkville, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Starkville Oktibbeha School District. As a primary school serving the community’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and structured environment that fosters early academic development and social-emotional growth. The facility is strategically positioned to support the families of Starkville, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to build a strong base for future learning.

Beyond core academics, Sudduth Elementary is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to prepare students for the transition to upper elementary grades. The school culture often emphasizes character education alongside traditional curriculum, aiming to help students develop the foundational skills, curiosity, and confidence necessary for long-term success. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and a supportive school climate, Sudduth plays a vital role in the academic journey of the children in the Starkville area.
920
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    611 (66.4%)
  • White
    248 (27.0%)
  • Asian
    38 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
  • 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)324-4150
Website: http://www.starkvillesd.com/sudduth-elementary/index
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 555
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 150
Kindergarten 371
Grade 1 399
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
1,066 Students
200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive West
Starkville, MS 39759 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 4th