Petal Primary School
School Overview
Petal Primary School is a public school located in Petal, Mississippi. It is a school in Petal School District district.
It has 989 students through grade PK to 2. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 62 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 989 students are attending Petal Primary School. By gender, there are 508 and 481 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Petal Primary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 49 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 25 | 24 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 62 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Petal Primary School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 62 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 62 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 11.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.6% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,861 Households |
| Population | 19,648 |
| Male | 9,449 |
| Female | 10,289 |
| Child Population | 7,261 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,684 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $878 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $55,825 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Public Schools in Petal School District
In Petal School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.