Average
#628 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
South Side Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Picayune School District · Picayune, MS
A Picayune School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
400 South Beech Street, Picayune, MS 39466
- 16.2:1 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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Picayune), 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
$50,926
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Head Start Rosa StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 0.1 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| West Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Picayune School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Lower Elementary School is listed in PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Lower Elementary School
South Side Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Picayune, MS, part of Picayune School District, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Lower Elementary School
What grades does South Side Lower Elementary School serve?
South Side Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Side Lower Elementary School?
South Side Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Lower Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Lower Elementary School rank in MS?
South Side Lower Elementary School ranks #628 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Side Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Side Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Side Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Side Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Lower Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Side 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pearl River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (601) 799-0683
- Area population (ZIP 39466)
- 28,292
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 39466; 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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