Pearl Lower Elementary School

160 Mary Ann Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pearl Lower Elementary School serves 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pearl Lower Elementary School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
782 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pearl Lower Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
5%
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Black
35%
47%
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White
45%
42%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Pearl Lower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl Lower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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?
782 students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pearl Lower Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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