SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Picayune School District school district, located in Picayune, MS with about 322 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. 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 16 teachers, SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public educational institution located at 1500 Rosa Street in Picayune, Mississippi. As part of the Picayune School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students within the local community. It serves as a central hub for academic development, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners build essential skills for their future education.
The school maintains an active connection with the broader district and parents through its official online presence at http://www.pcu.k12.ms.us/ssu. By leveraging the resources of the Picayune School District, South Side Elementary emphasizes student growth, classroom engagement, and community involvement. It remains a focal point for families in Picayune seeking to provide their children with a structured and reliable public school education within the state of Mississippi.
For more information, contact SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 798-1105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-1105
http://www.pcu.k12.ms.us/ssu
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Picayune, MS with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Picayune School District
- Total Students:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 16.61
- 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 322 students
- White
- 57.5%
- Black or African American
- 38.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
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.