West Amory School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Amory School's student population of 355 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Amory School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
30%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Amory School?
355 students attend West Amory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Amory School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Amory School?
West Amory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Amory School offer ?
West Amory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Amory School part of?
West Amory School is part of Amory School District.
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