Petal Upper Elementary School

Public 5-6

 400 Hillcrest Loop
       Petal, MS  39465


(601) 584-7660

District: Petal School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,690 Help


Students who attend Petal Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Petal High School

Feeder schools for Petal Upper Elementary School:

Elementary:    Petal Elementary
    Petal Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  629

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
African American:
17.0%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), African American (17%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petal Upper Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Petal Upper Elementary School is $9,690.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Petal Upper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Petal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Petal School District 2nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Petal Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 701 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1991 728 61 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1992 718 69 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1993 699 56 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 683 65 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 741 67 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 741 67 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 759 61 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 823
1998 738 69 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1999 786 69 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2000 801 72 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 876
2001 827 90 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 921
2002 766 98 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 876
2003 766 98 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 876
2004 776 87 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 879
2005 735 86 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 747 100 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2007 725 100 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2008 743 119 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2009 499 76 3 18 1 0 0 0 597
2010 484 86 4 10 1 0 5 0 590
2011 531 101 4 11 0 0 6 0 653
2012 514 109 7 20 0 0 7 0 657
2013 520 118 9 22 1 0 7 0 677
2014 482 94 5 20 1 0 7 0 609
2015 460 85 7 28 1 3 17 0 601
2016 455 81 7 25 1 3 26 0 598
2017 431 97 8 18 1 0 25 0 580
2018 436 111 11 25 2 0 27 0 612
2019 486 121 8 30 2 2 24 0 673
2020 533 119 2 36 1 0 33 0 724
2021 470 121 1 48 0 0 41 0 681
2022 436 102 0 36 0 0 34 0 608
2023 460 107 3 24 0 2 33 0 629

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Petal Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 777 39.0 19.9 n/a
1991 790 41.5 19.0 n/a
1992 791 42.0 18.8 30.8
1993 761 40.3 18.9 34.3
1994 754 45.4 16.6 32.1
1995 812 48.6 16.7 31.2
1996 812 48.6 16.7 31.2
1997 823 48.5 17.0 29.9
1998 813 48.0 16.9 30.8
1999 859 53.0 16.2 41.8
2000 876 49.1 17.8 40.8
2001 921 52.5 17.5 41.6
2002 876 52.3 16.7 45.5
2003 876 52.3 16.7 45.5
2004 879 51.8 17.0 49
2005 835 47.5 17.6 52.7
2006 864 50.2 17.2 75.5
2007 844 50.7 16.6 53.1
2008 886 52.9 16.7 50.1
2009 597 42.0 14.2 54.6
2010 590 41.9 14.0 55.4
2011 653 40.9 15.9 55
2012 657 41.6 15.7 58.6
2013 677 45.0 15.0 61.3
2014 609 43.5 13.9 62.1
2015 601 44.0 13.6 57.7
2016 598 41.0 14.5 60
2017 580 42.9 13.5 63.8
2018 612 39.9 15.3 60.3
2019 673 42.5 15.8 57.5
2020 724 44.3 16.3 59.7
2021 681 45.4 14.9 99.6
2022 608 45.3 13.3 99.5
2023 629 46.1 13.6 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Petal Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 777 39.0 19.9 n/a
1991 790 41.5 19.0 n/a
1992 791 42.0 18.8 30.8
1993 761 40.3 18.9 34.3
1994 754 45.4 16.6 32.1
1995 812 48.6 16.7 31.2
1996 812 48.6 16.7 31.2
1997 823 48.5 17.0 29.9
1998 813 48.0 16.9 30.8
1999 859 53.0 16.2 41.8
2000 876 49.1 17.8 40.8
2001 921 52.5 17.5 41.6
2002 876 52.3 16.7 45.5
2003 876 52.3 16.7 45.5
2004 879 51.8 17.0 49
2005 835 47.5 17.6 52.7
2006 864 50.2 17.2 75.5
2007 844 50.7 16.6 53.1
2008 886 52.9 16.7 50.1
2009 597 42.0 14.2 54.6
2010 590 41.9 14.0 55.4
2011 653 40.9 15.9 55
2012 657 41.6 15.7 58.6
2013 677 45.0 15.0 61.3
2014 609 43.5 13.9 62.1
2015 601 44.0 13.6 57.7
2016 598 41.0 14.5 60
2017 580 42.9 13.5 63.8
2018 612 39.9 15.3 60.3
2019 673 42.5 15.8 57.5
2020 724 44.3 16.3 59.7
2021 681 45.4 14.9 99.6
2022 608 45.3 13.3 99.5
2023 629 46.1 13.6 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Petal Upper Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,867
2018 $7,449
2019 $7,847
2020 $8,609
2021 $8,871
2022 $9,690

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Petal Upper Elementary School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Petal Upper Elementary School)65.270.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Petal School District)65.270.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Petal Upper Elementary School)80.971.1
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Petal School District)80.971.1
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Petal Upper Elementary School)7878
   5th Grade Science (Petal School District)7878
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Petal Upper Elementary School)51.156.8
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Petal School District)51.156.8
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Petal Upper Elementary School)74.666.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Petal School District)74.666.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students673629
 6.5%
African American121107
 11.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic3024
 20%
Pacific Islander22
White486460
 5.3%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%99.5%
 42%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Petal Upper Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Petal Upper Elementary School.

Students who attend Petal Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend Petal High School

Students at Petal Upper Elementary School are 73% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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