South Side Lower Elementary School

400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Side Lower Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

South Side Lower Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Side Lower Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
36%
47%
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White
56%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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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 South Side Lower Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hancock Elementary School, West Side Elementary School, Poplarville Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Side Lower Elementary School?
340 students attend South Side Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Side Lower Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Lower Elementary School?
South Side Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Lower Elementary School offer ?
South Side Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Side Lower Elementary School part of?
South Side Lower Elementary School is part of Picayune School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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