Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School serves 711 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
4%
47%
White
90%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School?
711 students attend Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School?
Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School offer ?
Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School part of?
Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School is part of Pearl River County School District.
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