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#442 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Poplarville Separate School Dist · Poplarville, MS
A Poplarville Separate School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
804 South Julia Street Suite A, Poplarville, MS 39470
- 12:1 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
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplarville Lower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poplarville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,830
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Poplarville Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poplarville Lower Elementary School is listed in POPLARVILLE SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplarville Lower Elementary School
Poplarville Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Poplarville, MS, part of Poplarville Separate School Dist, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplarville Lower Elementary School
What grades does Poplarville Lower Elementary School serve?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Lower Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplarville Lower Elementary School rank in MS?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School ranks #442 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Poplarville Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Poplarville Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Poplarville Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplarville Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Poplarville Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Poplarville 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pearl River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (601) 795-4736
- Area population (ZIP 39470)
- 12,872
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 39470; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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