Verona Elementary School

www.leecountyschools.us

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Verona Elementary School, located at 212 College Ave. in Verona, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lee County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its student body, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help children build strong fundamental skills in core subjects. By fostering a sense of community, the school works to prepare its young learners for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of the local Verona population.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Verona Elementary integrates various resources provided by the Lee County School District to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to promote both character development and social growth alongside traditional classroom instruction. Through its engagement with families and the surrounding community, the school strives to create an encouraging atmosphere that values education and encourages students to reach their full potential throughout their formative years.

364

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verona Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	33
Black	256
Asian	1
Two or More	38

Black
256 (70.3%)
Two or More
38 (10.4%)
White
36 (9.9%)
Hispanic
33 (9.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lee County
Phone:	(855)473-7529
Website:	http://www.leecountyschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
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 17

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 63