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Moorhead Central School

506 Washington Street, Moorhead, MS 38761 · (662) 246-5680 · Sunflower County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL245 STUDENTS
Enrollment
245
Elementary
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
245 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 80%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
30
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
18
Grade 3
31
Grade 4
32
Grade 5
21
Grade 6
22
Grade 7
32
Grade 8
27
Student demographics
Hispanic
146%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
22893%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 45%
Two+
31%
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
12752%
Female
11848%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
22.6%
MS avg 45.9% . -9.5pp since 2022
Math
14.4%
MS avg 52.8% . -14.2pp since 2022
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About Moorhead Central School

Moorhead Central School is a cozy K-5 school in Moorhead, Mississippi, part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District. The school hosts 245 students in grades K through 8. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 446 students each, so Moorhead Central School sits 45% leaner than that benchmark.

Moorhead Central School is one of 11 schools operated by Sunflower County Consolidated School District, a district that enrolls 2,807 students overall.

On demographics, Moorhead Central School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (93%); the rest breaks down as 6% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 73% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Moorhead Central School has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Moorhead Central School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at Moorhead Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, census data for Sunflower County shows the typical household earns roughly $39,956 per year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 22%. In all, Sunflower County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,807 students), of which Moorhead Central School is one.

The closest other public school is Rosser Early Learning Center, roughly 0.8 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Sunflower County at a glance

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Population
24,333
Census ACS
Median income
$39,956
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,807 students

Quick facts

School name
Moorhead Central School
District
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Address
506 Washington Street, Moorhead, MS 38761
Phone
(662) 246-5680
County
Sunflower County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
245
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
245 (100%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
280018701498
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Moorhead Central School
How large is Moorhead Central School?
Moorhead Central School enrolls approximately 245 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Moorhead Central School serve?
Moorhead Central School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many teachers does Moorhead Central School have?
Moorhead Central School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
How diverse is Moorhead Central School?
Moorhead Central School reports a student body of 6% Hispanic, 93% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Moorhead Central School public or private?
Moorhead Central School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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