Earl Nash Elementary

Earl Nash Elementary, a mid-tier elementary-level community in MACON, Mississippi, run under Noxubee County School District, serves 611 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 446 students per school, that is 37% larger than typical.

Earl Nash Elementary is one of 3 schools operated by Noxubee County School District, a district that hosts 1,321 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Earl Nash Elementary records that Black students make up the majority at 69%; the rest is composed of 28% multiracial, 2% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Earl Nash Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Noxubee County put median household income runs about $33,833, about 11% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 29%. Earl Nash Elementary is one of 4 public schools in Noxubee County (combined enrollment of about 1,321 students).

The closest other public school is B F Liddell Middle, roughly 0.7 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Earl Nash Elementary.

Earl Nash Elementary operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Earl Nash Elementary's enrollment has rose 39% since 2018, when it stood at 440 (now 611). Over the same period, the Black share decreased from 94% to 69%.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.