Lowndes County School District
- 1053 HWY 45 SOUTH
- COLUMBUS, MS 39701
- (662) 244-5000
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District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 70.1% | 63.9% |
Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 4.6% |
Per Pupil Spending | $7,271 | $7,705 |
Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
Number of Schools | 9 | - |
Number of Students | 5,391 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 370 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 5,391 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | - |
Kindergarten Students | 400 |
1st Grade Students | 404 |
2nd Grade Students | 355 |
3rd Grade Students | 362 |
4th Grade Students | 413 |
5th Grade Students | 402 |
6th Grade Students | 417 |
7th Grade Students | 420 |
8th Grade Students | 399 |
9th Grade Students | 464 |
10th Grade Students | 429 |
11th Grade Students | 334 |
12th Grade Students | 362 |
Ungraded Students | 77 |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
Hispanic | 55 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,805 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,853 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 2,662 |
Female | 2,585 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 370 | 14.6 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.8 | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
Elementary Teachers | 167 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 138 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 43 | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 72 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
Elementary | 6 |
Secondary | 5 |
Other | 11 |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 11 |
Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 244 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
School Administrators | 20 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
Student Support Services | 22 |
Other Support Services Staff | 150 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $49,509,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $19,692,000 | 39.8% |
Property Tax | $10,555,000 | 21.3% |
Cities and Counties | $2,822,000 | 5.7% |
Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $26,000 | 0.05% |
School Lunch | $495,000 | 1.0% |
District Activity Receipts | $592,000 | 1.2% |
Other Sales and Services | $53,000 | 0.1% |
Rents and Royalties | $114,000 | 0.2% |
Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Interest Earnings | $696,000 | 1.4% |
Private Contributions | $72,000 | 0.1% |
Miscellaneous | $4,266,000 | 8.6% |
Total State Revenues | $24,715,000 | 49.9% |
General Formula Assistance | $23,526,000 | 47.5% |
Special Education Programs | $57,000 | 0.1% |
Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $269,000 | 0.5% |
Vocational Education Programs | $346,000 | 0.7% |
School Lunch Programs | $11,000 | 0.02% |
Other Programs | $506,000 | 1.0% |
Total Federal Revenues | $5,102,000 | 10.3% |
Through State - Title I | $1,433,000 | 2.9% |
Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,137,000 | 2.3% |
Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $32,000 | 0.06% |
Through State - Title V, Part A | $161,000 | 0.3% |
Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $61,000 | 0.1% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,289,000 | 2.6% |
Through State - Other | $513,000 | 1.0% |
Direct - Other | $476,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $39,642,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $23,858,000 | 60.2% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,781,000 | 34.8% |
Student Support | $1,925,000 | 3.9% |
Instructional Staff Support | $1,819,000 | 3.7% |
General Administration Support | $613,000 | 1.2% |
School Administration Support | $2,187,000 | 4.4% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,262,000 | 8.6% |
Student Transportation Support | $1,964,000 | 4.0% |
Other Support Services | $1,011,000 | 2.0% |
Total Other Expenditures | $2,003,000 | 5.1% |
Food Services | $1,952,000 | 3.9% |
Other Services | $51,000 | 0.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
Overall Graduation Rate | 70.1% | |
Total Diploma Count | 296 | |
Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 33 |
Dropout Information
Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
---|---|---|
Total Grades 9-12 | 78 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lowndes County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 5,391
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 370
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CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
99 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | KG-5 | 973 | 17.1 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
111 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | 9-12 | 558 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
105 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | 6-8 | 471 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
199 Enlow Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-5 | 1,176 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | 845 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
462 Center Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 6-8 | 668 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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WEST LOWNDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-5 | 212 | 10.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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WEST LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
644 South Frontage Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | 225 | 11.3 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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WEST LOWNDES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1380 Motley Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 6-8 | 119 | 6.5 | Review This School |
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