PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tupelo Public School District school district, located in Tupelo, MS with about 348 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 25 teachers, PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1008 Pierce Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the Tupelo Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students in their formative years can build a strong foundation for future learning. With a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the faculty and staff work to provide a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth within the local community.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing the resources and academic standards provided by the Tupelo Public School District to ensure all children meet their potential. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and community engagement, Pierce Street Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe, nurturing space that values diversity and collaborative learning. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find further information on the school’s official website at http://www.tupeloschools.com/pierce.

For more information, contact PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 841-8940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
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PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tupelo, MS with about 348 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
348
Teachers:
25.73
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 348 students

Black or African American
48.3%
White
36.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.