Overview
STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. The school enrolls 369 students. It is part of the COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL 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
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCOLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
County28087
CityCOLUMBUS
ZIP39701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280120000152
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment369
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino0.8%
Black / African American95.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.6%
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 %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)