Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Perkinston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Perkinston Elementary School serves the southwest part of its school district in Perkinston, MS, covering an area of approximately 253.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkinston 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
Perkinston Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perkinston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkinston Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkinston Elementary School's ranking?
Perkinston Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Perkinston Elementary School?
503 students attend Perkinston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Perkinston Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perkinston Elementary School?
Perkinston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perkinston Elementary School offer ?
Perkinston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perkinston Elementary School part of?
Perkinston Elementary School is part of Stone County School District.
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