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Alcorn Central Elementary School

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Alcorn Central Elementary School ranks 145 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Alcorn Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 499 students in grades PK-4 in the Alcorn School District in Glen, Mississippi. The school has been ranked between 105-148 out of 377-390 Mississippi elementary schools over the past several years, earning 3-4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, while the Alcorn School District as a whole is ranked 30 out of 130 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

Alcorn Central Elementary has some strengths, particularly in mathematics performance, where 66% of 3rd graders and 62.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in 2024-2025, exceeding the state averages of 53.3% and 56.6% respectively. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts is more mixed, with some grades exceeding the state average and others falling behind. Additionally, Alcorn Central has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.4% in 2021-2022 to 23.9% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and raises concerns about student engagement and attendance.

When comparing Alcorn Central Elementary to other nearby schools in the Alcorn School District, Kossuth Elementary School consistently outperforms Alcorn Central on MAAP tests, particularly in mathematics, while Biggersville Elementary has a similar performance profile. Expanding the comparison to schools outside the district, some schools, such as Hills Chapel School in the Prentiss County School District, significantly outperform Alcorn Central Elementary on MAAP tests across multiple subjects and grade levels, highlighting the potential for Alcorn Central to learn from high-performing schools in the region.

510

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,466

Per pupil spending ?

71.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20 Cr 254
Glen, MS 38846

(662) 286-3796

District: Alcorn School District

Students who attend Alcorn Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alcorn Central Middle School
	Kossuth Middle School
High:	Alcorn Central High School
	Biggersville High School
	Kossuth High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 65th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (62nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg53%

145^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Alcorn School District

30^th of 130Alcorn School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	63.2	145 of 383	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.8	148 of 390	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	134 of 377	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.6	105 of 382	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	61.2	147 of 381	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.6	117 of 397	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	126 of 404	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.7	150 of 406	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.8	111 of 394	71.8%	★★★★☆
2015	61.0	141 of 402	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.9	85 of 394	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.9	95 of 408	76.7%	★★★★☆
2012	79.0	70 of 414	83.1%	★★★★☆
2011	87.6	30 of 418	92.8%	★★★★★
2010	58.2	166 of 403	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.1	147 of 392	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.7	186 of 394	52.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics64%+9 vs state

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

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Schools Near Alcorn Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Alcorn Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Cr 254	Glen	38846	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-3796	510	36	14.1	71.8%	462 (90.6%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	63.2	145^th of 383 public elementary schools	62.1%		61.8	148^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.1%	3	50.0	51.1					66.0	62.4							$10,466
Corinth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1910 Droke Road	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Corinth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-5245	1,071	69	15.5	69.0%	425 (39.7%)	310 (28.9%)	206 (19.2%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (11.5%)	42.4	223^rd of 383 public elementary schools	41.8%		41.2	239^th of 390 public elementary schools	38.7%	16	44.6	52.0					38.3	49.1							$11,379
Burnsville Elementary School	Public	K-8	23 Washington St.	Burnsville	38833	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 427-9226	410	33	12.3	74.4%	349 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.2%)	46.4	206^th of 383 public elementary schools	46.2%		32.9	266^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.8%	60	57.4	68.0	35.3	65.2	59.6	42.5	45.8	48.0	11.7	37.0	70.2	40.4	32.3	53.2	$10,234
Biggersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	571 A Highway 45 South	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-6593	354	26	13.8	77.7%	274 (77.4%)	56 (15.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	48.8	197^th of 383 public elementary schools	48.6%		59.8	153^rd of 390 public elementary schools	60.8%	44	56.4	35.8	52.6	44.6			66.6	49.0	34.2	55.3			57.9		$9,932
Kossuth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Cr 604	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-2761	570	39	14.6	62.3%	538 (94.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	76.7	71^st of 383 public elementary schools	81.5%		71.7	103^rd of 390 public elementary schools	73.6%	32	63.6	50.4					78.6	74.5							$10,330
Iuka Elementary School	Public	K-4	1500 Whitehouse Rd	Iuka	38852	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 423-9290	414	29	14.1	66.7%	358 (86.5%)	7 (1.7%)	22 (5.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	63.4	144^th of 383 public elementary schools	62.4%		72.6	100^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.4%	44	57.6	57.9					52.2	59.4							$10,295
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	111 Anderson Street	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5465	551	34	16.3	71.9%	354 (64.2%)	123 (22.3%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.3%)	71.2	105^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.6%		79.4	65^th of 390 public elementary schools	83.3%	40	45.6	53.0					75.6	82.0							$8,941
Hills Chapel School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Cr 2371	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5181	398	34	11.7	68.1%	371 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	71.1	106^th of 383 public elementary schools	72.3%		70.7	109^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.1%	3	73.7	51.3	50.0	52.4	51.1	63.1	78.9	62.1	50.0	73.8	59.5	52.7	71.0	68.5	$10,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcorn Central Elementary School

How many students attend Alcorn Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 510 students attended Alcorn Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Alcorn Central Elementary School?

Students at Alcorn Central Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Alcorn Central Elementary School a good school?

Alcorn Central Elementary School ranks 145^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Alcorn Central Elementary School in?

Alcorn School District

What schools do graduates of Alcorn Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alcorn Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alcorn Central Middle School
Middle : Kossuth Middle School
High : Alcorn Central High School
High : Biggersville High School
High : Kossuth High School

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