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J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades -1–5
PRENTISS, Mississippi · JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students335
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 389
335
Total Enrollment
State avg: 81%
99%+18.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in PRENTISS, Mississippi. The school enrolls 335 students. It is part of the JEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictJEFFERSON DAVIS CO SCHOOL DIST
County28065
CityPRENTISS
ZIP39474
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280225000432

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment335
White7.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.1%
Black / African American69.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races20.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
7.8%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
69.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
20.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)