PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Pelahatchie, MS with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 31 teachers, PELAHATCHIE 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.

PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Brooks Street in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Rankin County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, utilizing both classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities to engage young learners.

As part of the broader Rankin County School District, Pelahatchie Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and standards designed to maintain high educational expectations. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing the importance of partnership between educators, parents, and families. Through their official website, the school provides parents and stakeholders with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies, ensuring clear communication and transparency as they work toward student excellence.

For more information, contact PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 854-8060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

213-B Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145
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PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pelahatchie, MS with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
498
Teachers:
31.53
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 498 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PELAHATCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.9%
Black or African American
23.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.