Overview
MCEVANS SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in SHAW, Mississippi. The school enrolls 204 students. It is part of the WEST BOLIVAR CONS 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
204 students — small for a US elementary school
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 Span0–6
DistrictWEST BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST
County28011
CitySHAW
ZIP38773
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280018501409
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment204
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American74.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races23.0%
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)