R.H. Bearden Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction SUMNER, MS Grades KG–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ F (46.6)
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R.H. Bearden Elementary
SUMNER, MS 38957
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (46.6)
251
Students
12.0
Teachers
21:1
Student:Teacher
(662)375-8304
Phone
http://www2.mde.k12.ms.us/6812/index.htm
Website

R.H. Bearden Elementary is a public school administered by the West Tallahatchie School District district in SUMNER, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 251 students enrolled; a 21:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote 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
251.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
20.97:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 40% worse
Free Lunch %
98.8%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 23% worse
School Details
School Name
R.H. Bearden Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280465000872
State School ID
MS-6812-6812032
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Provision 2
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6442 Friendship Road West
City
SUMNER
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38957
County
Tallahatchie County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28013
State Leg. Lower
28030
Latitude
33.96262
Longitude
-90.37452
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
251
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 248 98.8%
Not Applicable 136 54.2%
District Info
District Name
West Tallahatchie School District
LEAID
2804650
State LEA ID
MS-6812
Phone
(662)375-9291
Website
http://www2.mde.k12.ms.us/6812/index.htm
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Sumner
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$12,249K
Federal Revenue
$3,709K
State Revenue
$4,393K
Local Revenue
$4,147K
Total Expenditure
$11,401K
Instruction Exp.
$4,104K
Support Services
$4,904K
Other Current Exp.
$746K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of R.H. Bearden Elementary

1
NORTH DELTA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Webb · High
0.7 mi
2
West Tallahatchie High School
WEBB · High
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about R.H. Bearden Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend R.H. Bearden Elementary?
251 students are enrolled at R.H. Bearden Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does R.H. Bearden Elementary have?
R.H. Bearden Elementary has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21:1.
What grades does R.H. Bearden Elementary serve?
R.H. Bearden Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is R.H. Bearden Elementary a charter school?
R.H. Bearden Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is R.H. Bearden Elementary located in?
R.H. Bearden Elementary is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does R.H. Bearden Elementary belong to?
R.H. Bearden Elementary is part of the West Tallahatchie School District school district.
How much does West Tallahatchie School District spend per student?
The West Tallahatchie School District district spends approximately $45,422,311 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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