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Magee Elementary School

1035 Goodwater Rd NW, Magee, MS 39111 · (601) 849-3601 · Simpson County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL525 STUDENTS
Enrollment
525
Elementary
DISTRICT 504 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
483 students
DISTRICT 88% · 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
103
Grade 1
99
Grade 2
85
Grade 3
88
Grade 4
70
Grade 5
80
Student demographics
White
14427%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
326%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
31760%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 45%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
316%
DISTRICT 3% · 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
28454%
Female
24146%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
34.1%
MS avg 45.9% . -9.7pp since 2022
Math
35.1%
MS avg 52.8% . -5.2pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
525
-115 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 21.7:1
% White
27%
was 44%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
60%
was 51%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Magee Elementary School

Magee Elementary School operates as a mid-tier elementary-level community in Magee, Mississippi, part of Simpson County School District. Current enrollment sits at 525 students spanning grades K through 5.

Within Simpson County School District, which oversees 6 schools and 2,797 students, Magee Elementary School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Magee Elementary School lists that the largest single group is Black, at 60% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school logs 27% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 36% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Magee Elementary School has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.1:1. The state averages around 15.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 92% of students at Magee Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Simpson County put median household earnings sit near $56,381, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Simpson County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,023 students), of which Magee Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Magee Middle School, around 1.4 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Magee Elementary School has edged down 18%, going from 640 students in 2018 to 525 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 44% to 27% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 21.7:1 in 2018 to 17.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Simpson County at a glance

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Population
25,691
Census ACS
Median income
$56,381
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,023 students

Quick facts

School name
Magee Elementary School
District
Simpson County School District
Address
1035 Goodwater Rd NW, Magee, MS 39111
Phone
(601) 849-3601
County
Simpson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
525
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
483 (92%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280399001084
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Simpson County School District
Other schools in Magee
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Magee Elementary School
How large is Magee Elementary School?
Magee Elementary School enrolls approximately 525 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Magee Elementary School serve?
Magee Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Magee Elementary School have?
Magee Elementary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Magee Elementary School?
Student demographics at Magee Elementary School are roughly 27% White, 6% Hispanic, 60% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Magee Elementary School in?
Magee Elementary School is part of Simpson County School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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