How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petal, MS | PETAL, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 632 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.8% | 58.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,400 | $10,400 |
| District | PETAL SCHOOL DIST | PETAL SCHOOL DIST |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 68.4% |
| African American | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL | PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1016:1 | 632:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 14.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.