Petal Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465

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Top 10%

Serving 631 students in grades 3-4, Petal Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 631 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
: Top 10% in MS
: 72% (Top 20%)
: 63% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Petal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Petal Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Petal Elementary School
3	317
4	305
Not Listed	9

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Total Students

631 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School
2023	634
2022	606
2021	548
2020	653
2019	653
2018	651
2017	651
2016	611
2015	581
2014	583
2013	599
2012	628
2011	635
2010	631
2009	641

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School
2023	46
2022	43
2021	40
2020	40
2019	40
2018	36
2017	36
2016	37
2015	36
2014	35
2013	37
2012	36
2011	37
2010	40
2009	38

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Mascot

Panther

School Rankings

Petal Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Petal Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MS)

#61 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School
2023	#61
2022	#58
2021	#14
2019	#24
2018	#10
2017	#42
2016	#51
2015	#38
2014	#154
2013	#96
2012	#47

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72%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	72%	52%	74%
2022	70%	47%	72%
2021	71%	37%	68%
2019	73%	46%	76%
2018	75%	43%	74%
2017	66%	37%	69%
2016	55%	31%	57%
2015	59%	27%	51%
2014	75%	64%	72%
2013	84%	68%	82%
2012	87%	64%	82%

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63%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2022	63%	42%	60%
2021	62%	35%	56%
2019	69%	41%	62%
2018	71%	39%	74%
2017	52%	35%	55%
2016	49%	33%	49%
2015	55%	33%	57%
2014	69%	56%	66%
2013	74%	59%	73%
2012	73%	56%	73%
2011	68%	53%	71%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	14:1	13:1	14:1
2022	14:1	14:1	15:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	16:1	15:1	15:1
2019	16:1	15:1	15:1
2018	18:1	16:1	15:1
2017	18:1	16:1	15:1
2016	17:1	16:1	15:1
2015	16:1	16:1	15:1
2014	16:1	16:1	15:1
2013	16:1	16:1	14:1
2012	17:1	16:1	15:1
2011	17:1	16:1	15:1
2010	16:1	16:1	14:1
2009	17:1	16:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%	2%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	6%	5%	6%
2022	4%	4%	5%
2021	3%	4%	6%
2020	6%	4%	5%
2019	6%	4%	5%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	5%	3%	3%
2012	3%	3%	3%
2011	4%	3%	3%
2010	2%	2%	2%
2009	2%	2%	2%

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Black

17%

47%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	16%	47%	17%
2022	16%	47%	18%
2021	16%	48%	17%
2020	18%	48%	17%
2019	18%	48%	17%
2018	18%	49%	18%
2017	18%	49%	18%
2016	20%	49%	17%
2015	15%	49%	17%
2014	12%	49%	16%
2013	12%	49%	15%
2012	15%	50%	15%
2011	15%	50%	15%
2010	15%	50%	15%
2009	15%	50%	14%

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White

68%

42%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	71%	42%	70%
2022	76%	43%	71%
2021	77%	43%	72%
2020	72%	44%	73%
2019	72%	44%	73%
2018	75%	43%	75%
2017	75%	43%	75%
2016	73%	45%	76%
2015	77%	46%	77%
2014	78%	45%	78%
2013	79%	46%	78%
2012	78%	46%	79%
2011	79%	45%	80%
2010	81%	46%	81%
2009	82%	46%	82%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	6%	4%	6%
2022	3%	4%	5%
2021	4%	3%	5%
2020	4%	2%	3%
2019	4%	2%	3%
2018	4%	2%	2%
2017	4%	2%	2%
2016	4%	1%	2%
2015	5%	1%	2%
2014	5%	1%	2%
2013	3%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.50

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	0.47	0.60	0.48
2022	0.40	0.60	0.46
2021	0.38	0.59	0.45
2020	0.45	0.58	0.44
2019	0.45	0.58	0.44
2018	0.41	0.58	0.41
2017	0.41	0.58	0.41
2016	0.43	0.56	0.40
2015	0.39	0.55	0.38
2014	0.38	0.56	0.37
2013	0.36	0.55	0.36
2012	0.37	0.55	0.36
2011	0.36	0.55	0.34
2010	0.32	0.55	0.32
2009	0.30	0.54	0.30

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Eligible for

48%

68%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	59%	74%	59%
2022	100%	100%	100%
2021	99%	100%	100%
2020	56%	68%	50%
2019	56%	68%	50%
2018	52%	70%	52%
2017	52%	70%	52%
2016	58%	70%	53%
2015	53%	67%	49%
2014	48%	65%	49%
2013	47%	64%	48%
2012	49%	63%	46%
2011	51%	63%	45%
2010	46%	62%	41%
2009	40%	59%	39%

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Eligible for

11%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Petal Elementary School	Mississippi	Petal School District
2023	40%	26%	41%
2020	8%	6%	9%
2019	8%	6%	9%
2018	6%	6%	8%
2017	6%	6%	8%
2016	7%	5%	7%
2015	9%	7%	8%
2014	13%	7%	10%
2013	12%	8%	11%
2012	11%	8%	11%
2011	12%	7%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Petal School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Panther

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petal Elementary School's ranking?

Petal Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.

What schools are Petal Elementary School often compared to?

Petal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, Marietta Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).

How many students attend Petal Elementary School?

631 students attend Petal Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Petal Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Petal Elementary School?

Petal Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.

What grades does Petal Elementary School offer ?

Petal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Petal Elementary School part of?

Petal Elementary School is part of Petal School District.