Poplarville Lower Elementary School

804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Poplarville Lower Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Poplarville Lower Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
441 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Poplarville Lower Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
4%
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Black
7%
47%
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White
85%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Poplarville Lower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
441 students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Poplarville Lower Elementary School students are White, 7% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplarville Lower Elementary School offer ?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Poplarville Lower Elementary School part of?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School is part of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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