- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petal, MS
Petal Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Petal Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280353000007
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petal Upper Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Petal · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Petal Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petal Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Petal, MS.
School address
District: Petal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280353000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Petal Upper Elementary School grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 280353000007 · Petal, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Petal High School (1,324 students)
Petal Upper Elementary School grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Petal Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petal High Sch
Petal High School
1,324 students
- Petal Primary
Petal Primary School
1,016 students
- Petal Middle S
Petal Middle School
645 students
- Petal Elementa
Petal Elementary
636 students
- This school
Petal Upper Elementary School
632 students
What this shows Petal Upper Elementary School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petal Upper Elementary School compares
Petal Upper Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,258
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 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Petal Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Petal School Dist reports $11,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petal Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Petal Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Petal Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Petal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petal Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Petal
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petal Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Petal Upper Elementary School?
Petal Upper Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petal, MS. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petal Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petal Upper Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petal Upper Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Petal Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petal Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Petal Upper Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Petal, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petal Upper Elementary School?
Petal Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Petal Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Petal?
By Resource Investment Index, Petal Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Petal, 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 Petal on the city page.
What other schools are in Petal School Dist?
Besides Petal Upper Elementary School, Petal School Dist also operates Petal High School (1,324 students), Petal Primary School (1,016 students), and Petal Middle School (645 students). See the Petal School Dist district page for the complete list.