Enrollment
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Elementary
DISTRICT 321 · STATE 446
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 280219000397
Shirley Elementary School
210 Daniel Lake Blvd, Jackson, MS 39212 · (601) 371-4309 · Hinds County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
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24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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557 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Test scores
MAAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
28.1%
MS avg 45.9% . -2.3pp since 2023
Math
16.2%
MS avg 52.8% . -13.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the MAAP, Mississippi's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Mississippi schools, those numbers are about 46 and 53. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 13 points.
MAAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.1% | 16.2% |
| 2023-24 | 30.4% | 29.4% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 280 | 20 | 14.0:1 | 100% (280) |
| 2022-23 | 174 | 14.7 | 11.9:1 | 100% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 217 | 17 | 12.8:1 | 100% (217) |
| 2017-18 | 291 | 14.4 | 20.2:1 | 100% (291) |
| 2015-16 | 340 | 19 | 17.9:1 | 100% (340) |
| 2010-11 | 359 | 22 | 16.3:1 | 98% (351) |
| 2000-01 | 296 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 81% (240) |
| 1990-91 | 417 | 19 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shirley Elementary School.
About Shirley Elementary School
Shirley Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in Jackson, Mississippi. The grade span is pre-K through 5.
Shirley Elementary School is part of a district of 45 schools: Jackson Public Schools, with 19,765 students.
The school has 23.7 full-time-equivalent teachers.
Across Hinds County, the median household income is $49,402, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. In all, Hinds County has 84 public schools and roughly 32,870 students.
The nearest other public school, WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Shirley Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hinds County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
218,533
Census ACS
Median income
$49,402
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
84
32,870 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jackson Public Schools
- Murrah High SchoolHigh · 1,259 students
- Forest Hill High SchoolHigh · 1,139 students
- Callaway High SchoolHigh · 994 students
- Jim Hill High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Lanier Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Provine High SchoolHigh · 791 students
Other schools in Jackson
- Murrah High SchoolHigh · 1,259 students
- Forest Hill High SchoolHigh · 1,139 students
- Callaway High SchoolHigh · 994 students
- Jim Hill High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Lanier Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Provine High SchoolHigh · 791 students
Nearby schools
- WHITTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 301
- SYKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 320
- Peeples Middle School0.8 mi · 541
- Reimagine Prep1.0 mi · 457
- Key Elementary School1.1 mi · 259
- LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 168
Frequently asked questions
About Shirley Elementary SchoolWhat grades does Shirley Elementary School serve?
Shirley Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Shirley Elementary School is approximately not reported (24 FTE teachers).
Is Shirley Elementary School public or private?
Shirley Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jackson Public Schools.
What city is Shirley Elementary School in?
Shirley Elementary School is located in Jackson, MS.
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