Little Pearl Elementary School

63829 Hwy 11
Pearl River, LA 70452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Little Pearl Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Little Pearl Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Little Pearl Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
18%
11%
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Black
4%
41%
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White
71%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Little Pearl Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Little Pearl Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Little Pearl Elementary School?
114 students attend Little Pearl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Little Pearl Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Pearl Elementary School?
Little Pearl Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Little Pearl Elementary School offer ?
Little Pearl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Little Pearl Elementary School part of?
Little Pearl Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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