At a glance
Reported students
741
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
587
Batesville Elementary School: 741 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Batesville Elementary School
Batesville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Batesville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Panola School District. NCES reports 741 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60.5%) and White (31.4%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Batesville Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.4%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black60.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Panola School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Batesville Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
587 reported students
Pope School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
549 reported students
Batesville Middle School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
474 reported students
Batesville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
756 reported students
South Panola High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,113 reported students
South Panola Alternative School
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Batesville Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Intermediate School Elementary · South Panola School District | 02–03 | 587 | 0.1 mi |
| Batesville Middle School Elementary · South Panola School District | 04–05 | 474 | 0.7 mi |
| South Panola Alternative School Other · South Panola School District | 01–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Batesville Junior High School Middle · South Panola School District | 06–08 | 756 | 0.8 mi |
| Pope School Elementary · South Panola School District | PK–08 | 549 | 7.2 mi |
| Green Hill Intermediate Elementary · North Panola | 03–05 | 264 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Batesville Elementary School
What grades does Batesville Elementary School serve?
Batesville Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Panola School District.
How many students attend Batesville Elementary School?
Batesville Elementary School reported 741 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Batesville Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 741 students and 41.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Batesville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Batesville Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Panola School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Batesville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Batesville Elementary School in?
Batesville Elementary School is part of South Panola School District, based in Batesville, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Batesville Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Batesville Intermediate School (0.1 mi), Batesville Middle School (0.7 mi), South Panola Alternative School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.