What grades does PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?

PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in Petal, MS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL located?

PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is located at Petal, MS in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL?

PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What schools are in Petal, MS?

Petal, MS is served by the local school district. PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Petal, MS 39465

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

1,089

Student:Teacher

12.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

PETAL SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

65.2%

Phone

(601)554-7244

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Chronic Absenteeism

4.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

129 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1

Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,086

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,258

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,065

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,502

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 53%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$211,984

+2.3% 1yr+24.8% 5yr

Hattiesburg, MS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.1%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

11.4%

Uninsured residents

10.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

899

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

817

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

75%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

253 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

201 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

138 (17%)

Autism

117 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

45 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,016

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

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As of the most recent data, 1,089 students are enrolled at PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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