Moorhead Central School

Elementary No virtual instruction Moorhead, MS Grades KG–08 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (69.4)
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Moorhead Central School
Moorhead, MS 38761
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (69.4)
245
Students
18.3
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(662)246-5680
Phone
http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
Website

Moorhead Central School is a public school administered by the Sunflower County Consolidated School District district in Moorhead, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 245 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 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
245.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 47% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.41:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 11% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Moorhead Central School
NCESSCH ID
280018701498
State School ID
MS-6711-6711018
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
506 Washington Street
City
Moorhead
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38761
County
Sunflower County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28013
State Leg. Lower
28031
Latitude
33.45174
Longitude
-90.51232
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
245
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.3
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 245 100%
Not Applicable 148 60.4%
District Info
District Name
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
LEAID
2800187
State LEA ID
MS-6711
Phone
(662)887-5501
Website
http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Indianola
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$53,234K
Federal Revenue
$18,670K
State Revenue
$18,986K
Local Revenue
$15,578K
Total Expenditure
$64,333K
Instruction Exp.
$19,714K
Support Services
$19,149K
Other Current Exp.
$2,619K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Moorhead Central School

1
Rosser Early Learning Center
Moorhead · Prekindergarten
0.8 mi
2
Gentry High School
Indianola · High
7.5 mi
3
INDIANOLA CAREER & TECH CENTER
Indianola · High
7.5 mi
4
Carver Elementary
Indianola · Middle
7.9 mi
5
INDIANOLA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Indianola · Other
8 mi
6
Lockard Elementary School
Indianola · Elementary
8.2 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moorhead Central School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Moorhead Central School?
245 students are enrolled at Moorhead Central School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Moorhead Central School have?
Moorhead Central School has 18.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Moorhead Central School serve?
Moorhead Central School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Moorhead Central School a charter school?
Moorhead Central School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Moorhead Central School located in?
Moorhead Central School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Moorhead Central School belong to?
Moorhead Central School is part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District school district.
How much does Sunflower County Consolidated School District spend per student?
The Sunflower County Consolidated School District district spends approximately $262,583,673 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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