Poplarville Lower Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplarville Lower Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poplarville Lower Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
9%
47%
White
83%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Poplarville Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Poplarville Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hancock Elementary School, South Side Lower Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
494 students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Poplarville Lower Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplarville Lower Elementary School offer ?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplarville Lower Elementary School part of?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School is part of Poplarville Separate School District.
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