Pecan Park Elementary School

504 Hanley Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 486 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in MS
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Pecan Park Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pecan Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Park Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#28 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
52%
65-69%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
13%
45%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(22-23)
22.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #28 out of 795 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pecan Park Elementary School?
486 students attend Pecan Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pecan Park Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pecan Park Elementary School part of?
Pecan Park Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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