- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearl, MS
Pearl Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280352000002
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Lower Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pearl · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Lower Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS.
School address
District: Pearl Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280352000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Pearl Lower Elementary School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 280352000002 · Pearl, MS Other · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 11.9:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl High School (1,278 students)
Pearl Lower Elementary School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl High Sch
Pearl High School
1,278 students
- Pearl Junior H
Pearl Junior High School
944 students
- This school
Pearl Lower Elementary School
763 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary School
665 students
- Pearl Upper Sc
Pearl Upper School
608 students
What this shows Pearl Lower Elementary School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Lower Elementary School compares
Pearl Lower Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 763 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Pearl Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Pearl Public School District reports $10,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearl Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearl Upper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has 763 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearl, MS. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Lower Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Lower Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Pearl Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Lower Elementary School is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Pearl, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Pearl?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pearl, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pearl on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearl Public School District?
Besides Pearl Lower Elementary School, Pearl Public School District also operates Pearl High School (1,278 students), Pearl Junior High School (944 students), and Northside Elementary School (665 students). See the Pearl Public School District district page for the complete list.