Little Pearl Elementary School serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Attendance Zone: Little Pearl Elementary School serves the eastern part of Pearl River, LA, covering an area of approximately 50.5 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Pearl Elementary School's student population of 98 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop lifelong learners who contribute to their community by being respectful, confident, and responsible citizens who aspire to achieve their full potential.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Little Pearl Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
6%
42%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Little Pearl Elementary School?
98 students attend Little Pearl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Little Pearl Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Pearl Elementary School?
Little Pearl Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Pearl Elementary School offer ?
Little Pearl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Pearl Elementary School part of?
Little Pearl Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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