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Charleston Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Charleston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Charleston, Mississippi, which is part of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 0-star rating in recent years.

Charleston Elementary faces significant challenges, with very low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.8% to 36.9% in recent years, and an extremely economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past decade, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 0-star rating in recent years. In comparison, nearby schools like Quitman County Elementary and R.H. Bearden Elementary, while still below state averages, significantly outperform Charleston Elementary on test scores and other metrics.

Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as poverty and student engagement, will be critical for improving outcomes at Charleston Elementary School. The school's low student-teacher ratio suggests class sizes are manageable, but this does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance. Continued efforts to address the underlying socioeconomic factors impacting the school's performance will be crucial for ensuring Charleston Elementary can provide a high-quality education for its students.

316

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,296

Per pupil spending ?

99.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

412 E. Chestnut St.
Charleston, MS 38921

(662) 647-2679

District: East Tallahatchie School District

Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Charleston Middle School
High:	Charleston High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.2%

White:

11.7%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 1st percentile in 2022 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 6th (2025) from a 1st-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (24% vs 53% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 32 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg24%

Mississippi avg53%

361^st of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 130East Tallahatchie 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	10.1	361 of 383	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.9	365 of 390	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	11.2	356 of 377	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	4.7	379 of 382	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.7	367 of 381	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.6	375 of 397	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.4	322 of 404	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.8	321 of 406	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.0	262 of 394	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.7	279 of 402	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	80.3	55 of 394	86.0%	★★★★☆
2013	56.7	172 of 408	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.4	249 of 414	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.9	213 of 418	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.6	241 of 403	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts25%-25 vs state

Mathematics23%-32 vs state

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Schools Near Charleston 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
Charleston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	412 E. Chestnut St.	Charleston	38921	Tallahatchie County	East Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 647-2679	316	24	13.4	99.1%	37 (11.7%)	263 (83.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	10.1	361^st of 383 public elementary schools	5.7%		10.9	365^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.4%	4	26.7	23.4					25.0	21.3							$14,296
Pope School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Main Street	Pope	38658	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-3732	549	34	16.3	73.6%	447 (81.4%)	81 (14.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	62.1	151^st of 383 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.6	131^st of 390 public elementary schools	66.4%	20	65.9	55.2	66.6	53.5	45.9	36.5	63.8	48.2	34.9	53.5	47.9	37.7	68.2	56.6	$10,754
R.H. Bearden Elementary	Public	K-6	6442 Friendship Road West	Sumner	38957	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 375-8304	251	12	20.9	98.8%	3 (1.2%)	238 (94.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	23.3	310^th of 383 public elementary schools	19.1%		16.2	344^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.8%	34	22.2	30.6	29.4	29.1			18.1	47.2	38.3	79.2			35.3		$18,177
Quitman County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1018 10th Street	Lambert	38643	Quitman County	Quitman County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 326-7186	331	27	12.4	100.0%	11 (3.3%)	309 (93.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	52.2	184^th of 383 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.9	166^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.4%	18	38.1	42.7					62.0	65.4							$13,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Charleston Elementary School?

Students at Charleston Elementary School are 83% African American, 12% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 316 students attended Charleston Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Charleston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charleston Middle School
High : Charleston High School

Is Charleston Elementary School a good school?

Charleston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What district is Charleston Elementary School in?

East Tallahatchie School District

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