Runnelstown Elementary School

Summary:

Runnelstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Petal, Mississippi, part of the Petal School District. With a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.8%) compared to the state average, Runnelstown Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Grace Christian Elementary, Woodley Elementary, and Rowan Elementary, which have higher proportions of minority students.

Runnelstown Elementary faces several challenges, including a declining statewide ranking, lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and an extremely high percentage (over 98%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 10:1 and its relatively strong performance in 5th-grade science, often exceeding state and district averages, suggest potential areas of focus for improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Runnelstown Elementary's academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, lags behind schools with more diverse student populations. This disparity may be linked to the socioeconomic factors affecting the Runnelstown community, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and educational outcomes. By understanding and addressing these challenges, Runnelstown Elementary can work to improve the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9214 Highway 42
       Petal, MS  39465


(601) 544-2811

District: Perry County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,612 Help


Students who attend Runnelstown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Perry Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
African American:
14.7%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Runnelstown Elementary School ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Runnelstown Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), African American (14.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Runnelstown Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Runnelstown Elementary School is $10,612.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Perry County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County School District 81st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Runnelstown Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.57 139th 394 64.7%
2009 65.07 129th 392 67.1%
2010 55.02 181st 403 55.1%
2011 50.53 207th 418 50.5%
2012 46.51 223rd 414 46.1%
2013 43.87 241st 408 40.9%
2014 41.57 246th 394 37.6%
2015 37.68 240th 402 40.3%
2016 42.39 225th 394 42.9%
2017 41.48 232nd 406 42.9%
2018 39.05 256th 404 36.6%
2019 38.97 244th 397 38.5%
2021 52.43 185th 381 51.4%
2022 71.82 98th 382 74.3%
2023 52.60 170th 377 54.9%
2024 41.64 235th 390 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Runnelstown Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.39 119th 244 51.2%
2009 46.79 141st 247 42.9%
2010 60.12 102nd 255 60.0%
2011 65.93 89th 264 66.3%
2012 36.35 185th 270 31.5%
2013 38.23 174th 269 35.3%
2014 51.26 128th 264 51.5%
2015 33.10 174th 266 34.6%
2016 52.52 120th 260 53.8%
2017 41.31 160th 272 41.2%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Runnelstown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 210 45 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1991 272 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 263 51 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 248 51 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 247 53 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 264 39 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 264 39 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 249 48 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 253 47 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 281 51 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 269 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 292 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 342 55 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 342 55 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 324 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 341 53 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 358 47 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 364 42 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 327 41 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 339 40 0 2 2 0 0 0 383
2010 333 30 0 3 1 0 2 0 369
2011 314 30 0 3 2 0 1 0 350
2012 312 24 0 2 2 0 1 0 341
2013 329 26 0 6 4 0 4 0 369
2014 283 31 1 9 2 0 4 0 330
2015 285 28 1 11 1 0 3 0 329
2016 275 24 1 9 1 0 4 0 314
2017 256 23 1 11 0 0 0 0 291
2018 193 29 1 6 0 0 7 0 236
2019 171 35 0 6 0 0 8 0 220
2020 172 26 0 3 0 0 4 0 205
2021 151 25 1 1 0 0 9 0 187
2022 156 38 1 2 0 0 11 0 208
2023 171 32 2 2 0 0 10 0 217

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 Runnelstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 259 16.2 15.9 n/a
1991 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1992 316 18.5 17.0 63.9
1993 300 15.2 19.7 64.7
1994 304 17.8 17.1 64.8
1995 308 17.8 17.3 60.7
1996 308 17.8 17.3 60.7
1997 299 19.1 15.7 62.5
1998 301 21.0 14.3 65.1
1999 333 21.1 15.8 73.9
2000 326 20.7 15.7 76.7
2001 360 21.4 16.8 76.1
2002 399 24.8 16.1 75.9
2003 399 24.8 16.1 75.9
2004 375 25.8 14.5 75.7
2005 395 28.0 14.1 74.2
2006 407 26.3 15.5 74.2
2007 410 25.5 16.1 70.2
2008 374 25.8 14.5 74.1
2009 383 25.3 15.1 75.7
2010 369 25.0 14.7 78.6
2011 350 24.3 14.3 75.1
2012 341 23.0 14.7 78.3
2013 369 25.3 14.5 78.3
2014 330 24.7 13.3 77.6
2015 329 26.0 12.6 80.2
2016 314 24.0 13.0 81.2
2017 291 23.6 12.2 83.2
2018 236 17.5 13.4 80.5
2019 220 17.1 12.7 75.9
2020 205 17.5 11.7 79.5
2021 187 18.5 10.0 98.4
2022 208 18.8 11.0 98.6
2023 217 21.5 10.0 98.6

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 Runnelstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 259 16.2 15.9 n/a
1991 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1992 316 18.5 17.0 63.9
1993 300 15.2 19.7 64.7
1994 304 17.8 17.1 64.8
1995 308 17.8 17.3 60.7
1996 308 17.8 17.3 60.7
1997 299 19.1 15.7 62.5
1998 301 21.0 14.3 65.1
1999 333 21.1 15.8 73.9
2000 326 20.7 15.7 76.7
2001 360 21.4 16.8 76.1
2002 399 24.8 16.1 75.9
2003 399 24.8 16.1 75.9
2004 375 25.8 14.5 75.7
2005 395 28.0 14.1 74.2
2006 407 26.3 15.5 74.2
2007 410 25.5 16.1 70.2
2008 374 25.8 14.5 74.1
2009 383 25.3 15.1 75.7
2010 369 25.0 14.7 78.6
2011 350 24.3 14.3 75.1
2012 341 23.0 14.7 78.3
2013 369 25.3 14.5 78.3
2014 330 24.7 13.3 77.6
2015 329 26.0 12.6 80.2
2016 314 24.0 13.0 81.2
2017 291 23.6 12.2 83.2
2018 236 17.5 13.4 80.5
2019 220 17.1 12.7 75.9
2020 205 17.5 11.7 79.5
2021 187 18.5 10.0 98.4
2022 208 18.8 11.0 98.6
2023 217 21.5 10.0 98.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Runnelstown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,337 (12.6%) $9,275 (87.4%) $10,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Runnelstown Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 244th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 377 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Runnelstown Elementary School)32.464.3
 31.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)42.135.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)38.967.8
 28.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)3941.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Runnelstown Elementary School)44.243.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)51.143.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)25.646.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)30.650.7
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Runnelstown Elementary School)44.250
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)48.846.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)9.526.4
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)22.333.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Runnelstown Elementary School)67.470.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Perry County School District)66.271.2
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220217
 1.4%
African American3532
 8.6%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White171171
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%98.6%
 22.7%


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Runnelstown Elementary School ranks 235th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Runnelstown Elementary School.

Students who attend Runnelstown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Perry Central High School

Students at Runnelstown Elementary School are 79% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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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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