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West Lowndes Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road, Columbus, MS 39701 · (662) 244-5050 · Part of Lowndes County School District
Students
276
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about West Lowndes Elementary
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 19% since 2020
- Next stop for Crawford kids: 3 schools
On the path
Where Crawford kids come from and go next.
PK–6West Lowndes ElementaryYou are here
7–123 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road, Columbus
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K30
Kindergarten44
Grade 133
Grade 241
Grade 338
Grade 433
Grade 524
Grade 633
Enrollment over time
232’20
217’21
234’22
253’23
276’24
Up 19% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 1%White 1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.