Petal Primary School serves 1,074 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petal Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petal Primary School's student population of 1,074 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petal Primary School is 0.47, which is less 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
16%
47%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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?
1,074 students attend Petal Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Petal Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Primary School?
Petal Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petal Primary School offer ?
Petal Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Petal Primary School part of?
Petal Primary School is part of Petal School Dist School District.
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