PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pearl Public Schools school district, located in PEARL, MS with about 776 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 44 teachers, PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 160 Mary Ann Drive in Pearl, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pearl Public School District. The school is specifically designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically encompassing the primary grades (often pre-kindergarten through second grade). Its central mission is to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that builds a strong educational base in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to upper elementary levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pearl Lower Elementary is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Pearl community. The school emphasizes character development and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between educators and families. By utilizing age-appropriate instruction and early intervention strategies, the school focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow, establishing a long-term trajectory for academic success and personal development.

For more information, contact PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 932-7976 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 MARY ANN DRIVE
PEARL, MS 39208
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PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PEARL, MS with about 776 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
44.12
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st 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 776 students

White
52.8%
Black or African American
33.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.