Overview
CHALYBEATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Walnut, Mississippi. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the NORTH TIPPAH 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
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
264 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictNORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
County28139
CityWalnut
ZIP38683
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280327000637
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment264
White92.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.9%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%
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 %79%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)