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Stone Elementary School

1652 East Central Ave, Wiggins, MS 39577 · (601) 928-5473 · Stone County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL714 STUDENTS
Enrollment
714
Elementary
DISTRICT 609 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
488 students
DISTRICT 62% · 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
123
Grade 1
111
Grade 2
115
Grade 3
134
Grade 4
120
Grade 5
111
Student demographics
White
46665%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
122%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Black
18025%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 45%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
507%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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
35450%
Female
36050%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
65.7%
MS avg 45.9% . -9.4pp since 2022
Math
71.1%
MS avg 52.8% . -8.8pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
714
+53 (+8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 16.2:1
% White
65%
was 67%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
25%
was 27%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Stone Elementary School

Stone Elementary School operates as a roomy K-5 school in Wiggins, Mississippi, operated by Stone County School District. Current enrollment sits at 714 students spanning grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 446 students per school, that is 60% larger than typical.

Stone County School District runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,532 students. Stone Elementary School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Stone Elementary School lists that 65% of the student body identifies as White; the rest reads as 25% Black, 7% multiracial. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 76%.

Looking at school resources, Stone Elementary School lists 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Stone Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 68% of students at Stone Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Stone County put median household earnings sit near $61,413, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Stone Elementary School is one of 5 public schools in Stone County (combined enrollment of about 2,532 students).

Stone Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Stone Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Stone Elementary School has grew 8%, going from 661 students in 2018 to 714 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 18.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Stone Elementary School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Stone County at a glance

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Population
18,894
Census ACS
Median income
$61,413
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,532 students

Quick facts

School name
Stone Elementary School
District
Stone County School District
Address
1652 East Central Ave, Wiggins, MS 39577
Phone
(601) 928-5473
County
Stone County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
714
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
488 (68%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
280417000789
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Stone County School District
Other schools in Wiggins
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Stone Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Stone Elementary School?
Stone Elementary School enrolls approximately 714 students in grades KG-05.
Is Stone Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Stone Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Stone Elementary School have?
Stone Elementary School employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Stone Elementary School?
Student demographics at Stone Elementary School are roughly 65% White, 2% Hispanic, 25% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Stone Elementary School in?
Stone Elementary School is part of Stone County School District.
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