Pontotoc County School District
- 285 HWY 15 BYPASS SOUTH
- PONTOTOC, MS 38863
- (601) 489-3932
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63.2% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,052 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,327 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 237 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,327 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 40 |
| Kindergarten Students | 316 |
| 1st Grade Students | 293 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 245 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 249 |
| 4th Grade Students | 284 |
| 5th Grade Students | 245 |
| 6th Grade Students | 219 |
| 7th Grade Students | 237 |
| 8th Grade Students | 293 |
| 9th Grade Students | 252 |
| 10th Grade Students | 240 |
| 11th Grade Students | 209 |
| 12th Grade Students | 174 |
| Ungraded Students | 57 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 202 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 360 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,745 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,675 |
| Female | 1,666 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 237 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 91 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 104 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 27 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 54 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | 7 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 139 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| Student Support Services | 17 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 84 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $24,548,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,535,000 | 18.5% |
| Property Tax | $2,762,000 | 11.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $11,000 | 0.04% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $16,000 | 0.07% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $16,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $479,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $567,000 | 2.3% |
| Sale of Property | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $185,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $106,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $390,000 | 1.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $17,407,000 | 70.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $16,463,000 | 67.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $19,000 | 0.08% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $141,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $360,000 | 1.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $416,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,606,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $382,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $670,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $13,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $50,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $899,000 | 3.7% |
| Through State - Other | $467,000 | 1.9% |
| Direct - Other | $119,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,201,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $15,030,000 | 64.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,730,000 | 29.0% |
| Student Support | $901,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $908,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $580,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,181,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,699,000 | 6.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,270,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Support Services | $191,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,441,000 | 6.2% |
| Food Services | $1,438,000 | 5.9% |
| Other Services | $3,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 63.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 156 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 31 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 13 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pontotoc County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 3,327
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 237
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| NORTH PONTOTOC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS Public | PK-5 | 906 | 18.3 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS Public | 9-12 | 486 | 14.4 |  Review This School |
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| NORTH PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS Public | 6-8 | 397 | 13.5 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PONTOTOC RIDGE CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
354 Center Ridge Dr
Pontotoc, MS Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SOUTH PONTOTOC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS Public | PK-5 | 787 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS Public | 9-12 | 408 | 14.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS Public | 6-8 | 357 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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