West Lowndes Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction COLUMBUS, MS Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Columbus, MS SchoolScore™ B (75)
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West Lowndes Elementary
COLUMBUS, MS 39701
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (75)
276
Students
24.8
Teachers
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
(662)244-5050
Phone
http://wles.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Website

West Lowndes Elementary is a public school administered by the Lowndes County School District district in COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 276 students enrolled; a 11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
276.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 40% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.15:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 25% better
Free Lunch %
98.6%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 23% worse
School Details
School Name
West Lowndes Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280273001177
State School ID
MS-4400-4400028
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1000 GILMER WILBURN ROAD
City
COLUMBUS
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39701
County
Lowndes County
Metro Area
Columbus, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2801
State Leg. Upper
28017
State Leg. Lower
28037
Latitude
33.4084
Longitude
-88.52865
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
276
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 272 98.6%
Not Applicable 139 50.4%
District Info
District Name
Lowndes County School District
LEAID
2802730
State LEA ID
MS-4400
Phone
(662)244-5000
Website
http://lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
COLUMBUS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$81,387K
Federal Revenue
$13,371K
State Revenue
$32,512K
Local Revenue
$35,504K
Total Expenditure
$67,374K
Instruction Exp.
$36,157K
Support Services
$19,195K
Other Current Exp.
$2,832K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Lowndes Elementary

1
West Lowndes High School
COLUMBUS · High
5.1 mi
2
Franklin Academy
Columbus · Elementary
8.5 mi
3
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
COLUMBUS · High
8.6 mi
4
CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
COLUMBUS · Other
9.3 mi
5
Stokes Beard Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary
9.6 mi
6
Cook Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary
9.9 mi
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Lowndes Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Lowndes Elementary?
276 students are enrolled at West Lowndes Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Lowndes Elementary have?
West Lowndes Elementary has 24.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does West Lowndes Elementary serve?
West Lowndes Elementary serves grades PK through 06.
Is West Lowndes Elementary a charter school?
West Lowndes Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Lowndes Elementary located in?
West Lowndes Elementary is located in the Columbus, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does West Lowndes Elementary belong to?
West Lowndes Elementary is part of the Lowndes County School District school district.
How much does Lowndes County School District spend per student?
The Lowndes County School District district spends approximately $244,108,696 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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