What grades does STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

As a Primary school, STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students in COLUMBUS, MS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

You can find STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in COLUMBUS, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

At STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are approximately 13.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in COLUMBUS, MS?

STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among the schools serving COLUMBUS, MS. The school is part of the local school system.

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Stokes Beard Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|COLUMBUS, Mississippi|COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, MS 39701

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Fall Intersession EventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

CMSD Board of Trustees MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

Teacher Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Jan

Tue

Students return from Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

353

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Town

District

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(662)241-7270

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

14 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1

Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

369

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,944

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,900

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,072

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 35%State 37%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$178,977

+0.9% 1yr+23.7% 5yr

Columbus, MS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.8%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

10.6%

Uninsured residents

12.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

459

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

430

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

108 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

80 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

72 (17%)

Autism

68 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

33 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

23 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

369

Current enrollment

Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Intersession

Event

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

CMSD Board of Trustees Meeting

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST. Stokes Beard Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference (No School)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	CMSD Board of Trustees MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall IntersessionDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Intersession District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	CMSD Board of Trustees MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Professional Development DayDistrict-wide Check the notice for professional development topics and schedule details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students return from Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the return date and any schedule changes.	Break	—