Overview
QUITMAN LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Quitman, Mississippi. The school enrolls 407 students. It is part of the QUITMAN 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
38.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictQUITMAN SCHOOL DIST
County28023
CityQuitman
ZIP39355
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280378001142
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment407
White46.9%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American50.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %75%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)