Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mcevans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 9%
- Reading Proficiency: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcevans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcevans Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing The Right Thing The Right Way
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcevans Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
74%
45%
White
1%
40%
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Mcevans Elementary School?
204 students attend Mcevans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mcevans Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcevans Elementary School?
Mcevans Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcevans Elementary School offer ?
Mcevans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcevans Elementary School part of?
Mcevans Elementary School is part of West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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