First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School serves 475 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School?
475 students attend First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School?
First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School offer ?
First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School part of?
First Steps Washtenaw Elementary School is part of North Panola School District.
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