Sudduth Elementary School serves 920 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sudduth Elementary School's student population of 920 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
Black & Gold
School Motto
#ExpectExcellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sudduth Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
67%
45%
White
27%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sudduth Elementary School?
920 students attend Sudduth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sudduth Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sudduth Elementary School?
Sudduth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sudduth Elementary School offer ?
Sudduth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sudduth Elementary School part of?
Sudduth Elementary School is part of Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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