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Burnsville Elementary School

23 Washington St., Burnsville, MS 38833 · (662) 427-9226 · Tishomingo County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL410 STUDENTS
Enrollment
410
Elementary
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
305 students
DISTRICT 69% · 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
Kindergarten
49
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
49
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
33
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
49
Student demographics
White
34985%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
113%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Two+
5012%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20550%
Female
20550%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
55.2%
MS avg 45.9% . +12.3pp since 2022
Math
43.7%
MS avg 52.8% . +10.1pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
410
-42 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 13.8:1
% White
85%
was 97%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Burnsville Elementary School

As a reasonably sized elementary school in Burnsville, Mississippi, Burnsville Elementary School serves 410 students from grades K through 8, one of the schools within Tishomingo County School District.

Within Tishomingo County School District, which oversees 6 schools and 2,844 students, Burnsville Elementary School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Burnsville Elementary School shows that nearly all students (85%) are White. Other groups include 12% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.9:1 average. An estimated 74% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Tishomingo County put median household income runs about $53,040, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Tishomingo County's 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,844 students), Burnsville Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Tishomingo Co. High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.6 miles from this campus. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Burnsville Elementary School operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Burnsville Elementary School has decreased 9%, going from 452 students in 2018 to 410 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 97% to 85% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Burnsville Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Tishomingo County at a glance

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Population
18,660
Census ACS
Median income
$53,040
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,844 students

Quick facts

School name
Burnsville Elementary School
District
Tishomingo County School District
Address
23 Washington St., Burnsville, MS 38833
Phone
(662) 427-9226
County
Tishomingo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
410
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
305 (74%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280426000804
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Burnsville Elementary School
How large is Burnsville Elementary School?
Burnsville Elementary School enrolls approximately 410 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Burnsville Elementary School serve?
Burnsville Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Burnsville Elementary School?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at Burnsville Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Burnsville Elementary School?
At Burnsville Elementary School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 3% Hispanic, 12% Two or more.
Is Burnsville Elementary School public or private?
Burnsville Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tishomingo County School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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