PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia Public School District school district, located in Philadelphia, MS with about 617 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 38 teachers, PHILADELPHIA 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.
PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 406 Stribling Street in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Philadelphia Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its young students, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing early childhood development and foundational learning, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the necessary skills to succeed in higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic focus, Philadelphia Elementary plays a vital role in the local community of Philadelphia, MS. The school works to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community partnership to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of each child, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals who are equipped to become contributing members of the community.
For more information, contact PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 656-1623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, MS with about 617 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia Public School District
- Total Students:
- 617
- Teachers:
- 38.94
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 617 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.9%
- White
- 20.3%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.