South Side Lower Elementary School serves 320 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 43% 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: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Attendance Zone: South Side Lower Elementary School serves a central area in Picayune, MS, encompassing approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Side Lower Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Side Lower Elementary School is 0.57, 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
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Little Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Side Lower Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hancock Elementary School, Poplarville Lower Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Side Lower Elementary School?
320 students attend South Side Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Side Lower Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Lower Elementary School?
South Side Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Side Lower Elementary School offer ?
South Side Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side Lower Elementary School part of?
South Side Lower Elementary School is part of Picayune School District.
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