publicmiddlePK-6

West Lowndes Elementary

1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road, Columbus, MS 39701, United States

+1 (662) 244-5050

http://wles.lowndes.k12.ms.us/

3.7

Overall Rating

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West Lowndes Elementary Overview

About This School

West Lowndes Elementary is a public middle in Columbus, Mississippi, serving 276 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 37% proficiency in ELA and 37% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,668. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic makeup is 97% Black, with 1% White and 1% Hispanic students.

276

Total Students

PK-6

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts37%

Mathematics37%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Lowndes County

Students per Counselor

276:1

West Lowndes Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

37%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%

37%

Mathematics

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

276

Students per Counselor

West Lowndes Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,668

City Avg: $60,465

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor276:1

West Lowndes Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.26%

Male

46.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 276 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.09%

Hispanic1.45%

Asian0%

Black97.1%

Two or More Races0.36%

Native American0%

West Lowndes Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Lowndes Elementary

Q: What is West Lowndes Elementary?

A: West Lowndes Elementary is a middle public located in Columbus.

Q: How many students attend West Lowndes Elementary?

A: West Lowndes Elementary has approximately 276 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about West Lowndes Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Lowndes Elementary - Columbus, MS

Quick Facts about West Lowndes Elementary
School Name	West Lowndes Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road, Columbus, MS 39701, Columbus, MS
County	Lowndes County
Phone	+1 (662) 244-5050
Total Students	276
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	3.7/10
ELA Proficiency	37%
Math Proficiency	37%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lowndes Elementary

What is West Lowndes Elementary?

West Lowndes Elementary is a middle public located in Columbus.

How many students attend West Lowndes Elementary?

West Lowndes Elementary has approximately 276 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lowndes Elementary is 11:1.

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