PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Petal School District school district, located in Petal, MS with about 973 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 56 teachers, PETAL PRIMARY 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.

PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 60 Herrington Road in Petal, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the highly-regarded Petal School District. Catering to the community’s youngest learners—typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 2nd—the school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional base. The campus is designed to foster early literacy and numeracy skills while providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of character and school pride, consistent with the district’s overall reputation for academic excellence.

As a key part of the "Petal Proud" community, the primary school is known for its collaborative atmosphere and commitment to student-centered learning. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an engaging classroom experience that transitions students into the formal education system with confidence. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with creative play and developmental milestones, PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL plays a vital role in preparing the town’s children for success as they move forward into the upper elementary and middle school levels of the district.

For more information, contact PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL at (601) 554-7244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.