Ackerman Elementary

Located at 8475 MS HWY 15, in ACKERMAN, Mississippi, Ackerman Elementary is a middle-of-the-pack primary school that works with 462 students (grades pre-K through 6), overseen by Choctaw County Schools.

Across the 4 schools in Choctaw County Schools (1,233 students total), Ackerman Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Ackerman Elementary lists that White students make up the majority at 68%. Other groups include 26% Black, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Choctaw County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Ackerman Elementary has 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.5:1. The state averages around 15.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, Choctaw County reports that median household income runs about $50,919, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ackerman Elementary is one of 5 public schools in Choctaw County (combined enrollment of about 1,233 students).

The closest other public school is Choctaw County High School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ackerman Elementary has declined 12%, going from 528 students in 2018 to 462 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share decreased from 33% to 26%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.