Petal Primary School serves 1,016 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Petal Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire Petal school district, encompassing approximately 94.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petal Primary School's student population of 1,016 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,016 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering All Students To Thrive
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petal Primary School is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)15.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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
How many students attend Petal Primary School?
1,016 students attend Petal Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Petal Primary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petal Primary School?
Petal Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petal Primary School offer ?
Petal Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Petal Primary School part of?
Petal Primary School is part of Petal School District.
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