Pearl Lower Elementary School serves 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pearl Lower Elementary School's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pearl Lower Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
36%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pearl Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School?
740 students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pearl Lower Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearl Lower Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Lower Elementary School part of?
Pearl Lower Elementary School is part of Pearl Public School District.
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