PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTAR

PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTAR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pearl River County School District school district, located in CARRIERE, MS with about 772 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 42 teachers, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTAR has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARy, located in Carriere, Mississippi, serves students in the middle grades of the Pearl River Central School District. As an "upper" elementary institution, the school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, typically focusing on students in grades 3 through 5. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, social responsibility, and the development of study habits necessary for academic success in the later years.

The school is situated on the district’s main campus corridor on Henleyfield McNeill Road, reflecting the community-centered focus of the Pearl River Central district. Like many schools in the area, it prioritizes student engagement through a mix of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARy aims to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition into their secondary education years, all while operating within a close-knit, rural Mississippi community setting.

For more information, contact PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTAR at (601) 798-2864 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.