PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stone County School District school district, located in Perkinston, MS with about 550 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 30 teachers, PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Perkinston, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Stone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while encouraging social and emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that lie ahead in their academic journeys.
As a community-centered institution, Perkinston Elementary prioritizes engagement between educators, parents, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience. The school utilizes various resources and local support to maintain high standards of teaching, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel motivated to achieve their personal best and participate actively in the Perkinston community.
For more information, contact PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 928-3380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Perkinston, MS 39573
(601) 928-3380
http://pes.stone.k12.ms.us
PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Perkinston, MS with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stone County School District
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 30.87
- 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 550 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.