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Alcorn Central Elementary School

20 CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846 · (662) 286-3796 · Alcorn County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL510 STUDENTS
Enrollment
510
Elementary
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
366 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 80%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
59
Kindergarten
92
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
87
Grade 4
98
Student demographics
White
91%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
5%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 45%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
51.4%
MS avg 45.9% . -11.7pp since 2022
Math
63.3%
MS avg 52.8% . +8.0pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
510
+8 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.4:1
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Alcorn Central Elementary School

Set in GLEN, Mississippi, Alcorn Central Elementary School is a mid-tier elementary-level community, one of the schools within Alcorn School District. It educates 510 students across grades pre-K through 4.

Alcorn Central Elementary School is one of 8 schools operated by Alcorn School District, a district that hosts 3,226 students overall.

On demographics, Alcorn Central Elementary School logs that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 81%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Alcorn Central Elementary School has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.9:1 average. Roughly 72% of students at Alcorn Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Alcorn County indicate the typical household earns roughly $51,260 per year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Alcorn Central Elementary School is one of 13 public schools in Alcorn County (combined enrollment of about 5,626 students).

Nearest neighbor: Alcorn Central Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 502 students in 2018 compared to 510 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 95% to 91% across the same window.

On this page, members of the Alcorn Central Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Alcorn County at a glance

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Population
34,289
Census ACS
Median income
$51,260
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
5,626 students

Quick facts

School name
Alcorn Central Elementary School
District
Alcorn School District
Address
20 CR 254, GLEN, MS 38846
Phone
(662) 286-3796
County
Alcorn County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
510
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
366 (72%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
280039001150
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Alcorn School District
Other schools in GLEN
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Frequently asked questions

About Alcorn Central Elementary School
How large is Alcorn Central Elementary School?
Alcorn Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 510 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Alcorn Central Elementary School serve?
Alcorn Central Elementary School serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central Elementary School is approximately 14.2:1 (36 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alcorn Central Elementary School?
At Alcorn Central Elementary School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Alcorn Central Elementary School in?
Alcorn Central Elementary School is part of Alcorn School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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