Petal Primary School serves 1,089 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petal Primary School's student population of 1,089 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petal Primary 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Petal Primary School?
1,089 students attend Petal Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Petal Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Primary School?
Petal Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal Primary School offer ?
Petal Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Petal Primary School part of?
Petal Primary School is part of Petal School District.
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