Stone Elementary School

Stone County School District
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577
714 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Stone Elementary School, located in Wiggins, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Stone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a community-centered approach, Stone Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

The school maintains a strong emphasis on student achievement and parental involvement, viewing the community as an essential partner in the educational process. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated staff, Stone Elementary aims to cultivate a culture of curiosity and excellence. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources, upholding the values of the Stone County school system while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
714
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    466 (65.3%)
  • Black
    180 (25.2%)
  • Two or More
    50 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Stone County School District
Phone: (601)928-5473
Website: http://stoneschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 424
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 123
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 134
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 111
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Perkinston Elementary School
Stone County School District
503 Students
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573 (4.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th