PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ocean Springs School District school district, located in Ocean Springs, MS with about 566 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Ocean Springs School District. Situated at 504 Hanley Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student participation in a variety of educational activities.

Beyond its academic programming, Pecan Park Elementary plays an active role in the local community, serving as a hub for families and educators to collaborate on student growth. The school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes social-emotional learning alongside traditional subjects. Through its partnership with the Ocean Springs School District, Pecan Park strives to maintain high educational expectations, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation that transitions them effectively into the middle school years.

For more information, contact PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 875-2851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ocean Springs, MS with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
566
Teachers:
35.66
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 566 students

White
70.0%
Black or African American
15.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.