Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652

www.southpike.org

236 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School, located in Magnolia, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the South Pike School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and foundational skills. As part of a district committed to student success, the school utilizes its resources to prepare children for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the South Pike School District, which focuses on providing high-quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all students. By integrating core curriculum standards with supportive extracurricular initiatives, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can stay informed about school news, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official South Pike website at http://www.southpike.org.

236

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	4
Black	201
Two or More	9

Black
201 (85.2%)
White
22 (9.3%)
Two or More
9 (3.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Pike School District
Phone:	(601)783-2231
Website:	http://www.southpike.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
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

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 81