Utica Elem Mid School

Hinds County School District
260 HWY 18 & 27
Utica, MS 39175
304 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Utica Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in Utica, Mississippi, serving students within the Hinds County School District. As a combined-grade facility, the school provides an educational environment tailored to both elementary-aged children and middle school students. The institution functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for their eventual transition into high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hinds County School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, the integration of technology, and the development of well-rounded students. By housing both elementary and middle school levels, the facility aims to provide a consistent educational experience that supports students through their formative years. For parents and community members, the school serves as a primary resource for local education, offering structured curricula and extracurricular opportunities within the rural setting of Utica.
304
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    251 (82.6%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (8.6%)
  • White
    20 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.3%)
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: Hinds County School District
Phone: (601)885-8765
Website: http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 304
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
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 27
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio