Pearl Lower Elementary School serves 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pearl Lower Elementary School's student population of 714 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pearl Lower Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
31%
47%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pearl Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School?
714 students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pearl Lower Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Lower Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Pearl Lower Elementary School part of?
Pearl Lower Elementary School is part of Pearl Public School District.
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