Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pecan Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecan Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pecan Park Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pecan Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Park Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
10%
47%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecan Park Elementary School's ranking?
Pecan Park Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pecan Park Elementary School often compared to?
Pecan Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Park Elementary School, Oak Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Pecan Park Elementary School?
512 students attend Pecan Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pecan Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pecan Park Elementary School offer ?
Pecan Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pecan Park Elementary School part of?
Pecan Park Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School Dist School District.
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