Very Good
#317 of 863 schools in MS
Top 37% in state
Based on limited data
Pearl Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Pearl Public School District · Pearl, MS
An elementary school in Pearl, MS serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
160 MARY ANN DRIVE, Pearl, MS 39208
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl Lower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,878
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Drive Sda Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Rouse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–1 | 4.4 mi | 819 | Compare → |
| Barack H Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pearl Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl Lower Elementary School is listed in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Lower Elementary School
Pearl Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pearl, MS, part of Pearl Public School District, serving approximately 740 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Lower Elementary School
What grades does Pearl Lower Elementary School serve?
Pearl Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Pearl Lower Elementary School?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Lower Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Lower Elementary School rank in MS?
Pearl Lower Elementary School ranks #317 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearl Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pearl Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pearl Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pearl Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Lower Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Pearl Lower Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (601) 932-7976
- Area population (ZIP 39208)
- 34,604
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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