POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Poplarville School District school district, located in POPLARVILLE, MS with about 472 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 28 teachers, POPLARVILLE LOWER 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.
POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 804 South Julia Street in Poplarville, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Poplarville School District. The school focuses on the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically encompassing the primary grade levels. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to instill a strong academic base in core subjects while fostering essential social and emotional growth during these critical early formative years.
As part of the broader Poplarville School District, the Lower Elementary School emphasizes a commitment to student success, community engagement, and the preparation of children for their transition into upper elementary and middle school settings. Families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official school district website at http://www.poplarvilleschools.org. Through its dedication to early childhood education, the school serves as a key pillar in the educational journey of students living in Poplarville.
For more information, contact POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 795-8477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POPLARVILLE, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477
POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POPLARVILLE, MS with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poplarville School District
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 28.6
- 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 472 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.