West Lowndes Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Mississippi 39701 · Lowndes County School District
#245 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#35245 of 50,301 nationally
About West Lowndes Elementary
West Lowndes Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Lowndes County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 245th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 276.
There are 13 schools in Columbus; West Lowndes Elementary ranks 5th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Lowndes Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Lowndes Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Lowndes High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
206 students · 8.3 km away
Franklin Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students · 14 km away
MS School for Math and Science
Columbus · Public high · Grades 11–12
240 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Baldwyn Elementary
Baldwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
279 students
LC Hatcher Elementary School
Lucedale · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
280 students
Ruleville Central Elementary
Ruleville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
Mary Reid School
Potts Camp · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students
Marietta Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
270 students
Hawkins Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Lowndes Elementary a good school?
West Lowndes Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #245 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Lowndes Elementary rank in Mississippi?
West Lowndes Elementary ranks #245 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #35245 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Lowndes Elementary?
West Lowndes Elementary had 276 students in 2025.
Is West Lowndes Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Lowndes Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Lowndes Elementary?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Lowndes Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.