Overview
NETTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in Nettleton, Mississippi. The school enrolls 236 students. It is part of the NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
236 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka Elementary
Grade Span4–6
Degmada Degmada NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST
County28081
Magaalada CityNettleton
ZIP38858
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280309001160
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment236
White67.7%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American28.3%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %83%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)