R.H. Bearden Elementary

West Tallahatchie School District
6442 Friendship Road West
SUMNER, MS 38957
251 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
R.H. Bearden Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Sumner, Mississippi, serving as part of the West Tallahatchie School District. Situated on Friendship Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students within the local rural community. As a primary school, it serves as a central hub for early childhood development and elementary education in the area, working to support the growth and learning needs of its student body through the district’s established curriculum.

The school operates under the broader framework of the West Tallahatchie School District, which is committed to enhancing student achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment. By providing essential resources and community-focused instruction, R.H. Bearden Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education. Families and interested community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and academic calendar by visiting the official school district website at http://www.wtsd.k12.ms.us.
251
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    238 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.2%)
  • White
    3 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8%)
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: West Tallahatchie School District
Phone: (662)375-8304
Website: http://www2.mde.k12.ms.us/6812/index.htm
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
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 42
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 24
Gender Ratio