PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PETAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Petal School District school district, located in Petal, MS with about 664 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th 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 40 teachers, PETAL ELEMENTARY 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.
PETAL ELEMENTARY School, located on Highway 42 East in Petal, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the highly-regarded Petal School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically focusing on the early elementary grades. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for long-term success while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
The school is known for benefiting from the district’s overall reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and high standards. PETAL ELEMENTARY emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging active involvement from parents and faculty to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a blend of rigorous curriculum and student-centered programming, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact PETAL ELEMENTARY at (601) 582-7454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 582-7454
PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Petal, MS with about 664 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Petal School District
- Total Students:
- 664
- Teachers:
- 40.12
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 664 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- 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.