Petal Primary School serves 1,096 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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-2
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petal Primary School's student population of 1,096 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petal Primary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Petal Primary School?
1,096 students attend Petal Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Petal Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Primary School?
Petal Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal Primary School offer ?
Petal Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Petal Primary School part of?
Petal Primary School is part of Petal School District.
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