Runnelstown Elementary School

Q: Is Runnelstown Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
235^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,670

Students who attend Runnelstown Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Perry Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

African American:

14.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Runnelstown Elementary School ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Runnelstown Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), African American (14.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Runnelstown Elementary School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Runnelstown Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Runnelstown Elementary School is $15,670.

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 81^st 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
2008	62.57	139^th	394	64.7%
2009	65.07	129^th	392	67.1%
2010	55.02	181^st	403	55.1%
2011	50.53	207^th	418	50.5%
2012	46.51	223^rd	414	46.1%
2013	43.87	241^st	408	40.9%
2014	41.57	246^th	394	37.6%
2015	37.68	240^th	402	40.3%
2016	42.39	225^th	394	42.9%
2017	41.48	232^nd	406	42.9%
2018	39.05	256^th	404	36.6%
2019	38.97	244^th	397	38.5%
2021	52.43	185^th	381	51.4%
2022	71.82	98^th	382	74.3%
2023	52.60	170^th	377	54.9%
2024	41.64	235^th	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
2008	56.39	119^th	244	51.2%
2009	46.79	141^st	247	42.9%
2010	60.12	102^nd	255	60.0%
2011	65.93	89^th	264	66.3%
2012	36.35	185^th	270	31.5%
2013	38.23	174^th	269	35.3%
2014	51.26	128^th	264	51.5%
2015	33.10	174^th	266	34.6%
2016	52.52	120^th	260	53.8%
2017	41.31	160^th	272	41.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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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	Total
1990	210	45	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	259
1991	272	54	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
1992	263	51	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	316
1993	248	51	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	300
1994	247	53	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	304
1995	264	39	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	308
1996	264	39	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	308
1997	249	48	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	299
1998	253	47	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	301
1999	281	51	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	333
2000	269	57	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
2001	292	68	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	360
2002	342	55	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	399
2003	342	55	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	399
2004	324	51	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2005	341	53	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	395
2006	358	47	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	407
2007	364	42	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	410
2008	327	41	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	374
2009	339	40	0	2	2	0	0	383
2010	333	30	0	3	1	0	2	369
2011	314	30	0	3	2	0	1	350
2012	312	24	0	2	2	0	1	341
2013	329	26	0	6	4	0	4	369
2014	283	31	1	9	2	0	4	330
2015	285	28	1	11	1	0	3	329
2016	275	24	1	9	1	0	4	314
2017	256	23	1	11	0	0	0	291
2018	193	29	1	6	0	0	7	236
2019	171	35	0	6	0	0	8	220
2020	172	26	0	3	0	0	4	205
2021	151	25	1	1	0	0	9	187
2022	156	38	1	2	0	0	11	208
2023	171	32	2	2	0	0	10	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Runnelstown Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,115
2018	$10,612
2019	$11,494
2020	$13,109
2021	$13,419
2022	$15,670

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Runnelstown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 244^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 170^th 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)	32.4	64.3	31.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)	42.1	35.9	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)	38.9	67.8	28.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)	39	41.8	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Runnelstown Elementary School)	44.2	43.9	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)	51.1	43.7	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)	25.6	46.3	20.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)	30.6	50.7	20.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Runnelstown Elementary School)	44.2	50	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County School District)	48.8	46.9	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Runnelstown Elementary School)	9.5	26.4	16.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry County School District)	22.3	33.4	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Runnelstown Elementary School)	67.4	70.6	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Perry County School District)	66.2	71.2	5%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	217	1.4%
African American	35	32	8.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	171	171
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	98.6%	22.7%

Schools Near Runnelstown Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Runnelstown Elementary School	Public	K-5	9214 Highway 42	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Perry County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 544-2811	217	22	10.0	98.6%	171 (78.8%)	32 (14.7%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	41.6	235^th of 390 public elementary schools	39.7%		52.6	170^th of 377 public elementary schools	54.9%	65	37.5	79.2	41.1				37.5	47.8	43.6				64.1		$15,670
Petal Elementary	Public	3-4	1179 Hwy 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-7454	634	46	13.7	99.5%	449 (70.8%)	104 (16.4%)	35 (5.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.3%)	83	49^th of 390 public elementary schools	87.4%		83.9	44^th of 377 public elementary schools	88.3%	5	70.7	74.2					66.8	74.6							$9,782
Petal Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Herrington Road	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 554-7244	1,096	85	12.8	99.7%	757 (69.1%)	190 (17.3%)	51 (4.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (8.4%)								(n/a)															$10,462
Richton Elementary School	Public	K-6	701 Elm Avenue	Richton	39476	Perry County	Richton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 788-6975	298	27	11.0	99.0%	208 (69.8%)	63 (21.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	58.9	158^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.5%		62.4	138^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.4%	20	55.9	40.5	55.3	41.3			58.9	50.0	57.9	76.1			68.4		$10,568
Earl Travillion Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	316 Travillion Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-9303	263	29	9.0	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	176 (66.9%)	71 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	16.3	342^nd of 390 public elementary schools	12.3%		24.2	304^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.4%	38	21.5	26.1	52.6	14.3	31.6	15.0	32.1	4.3	26.3	38.1	26.3	25.0	47.3	25.0	$14,682
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ida Ave.	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-4311	298	22	13.5	100.0%	11 (3.7%)	193 (64.8%)	74 (24.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.0%)	49.9	205^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.4%		51.6	174^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	54.6	40.0	46.9				50.0	40.0	71.9				78.1		$12,343
Rowan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Martin Luther King Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0960	349	28	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	332 (95.1%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	78.7	67^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.8%		74.6	83^rd of 377 public elementary schools	78.0%	16	47.6	69.4	66.7				81.0	69.3	66.7				89.4		$12,738
Grace Christian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2207 W 7th Street	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0662	318	23	13.7	100.0%	15 (4.7%)	282 (88.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	67.6	123^rd of 390 public elementary schools	68.5%		65.7	118^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.7%	5	59.2	46.0	60.5				69.4	60.0	65.1				81.4		$11,615
Woodley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 O Ferrell St	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-8112	402	29	13.7	100.0%	36 (9.0%)	271 (67.4%)	77 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	75.9	81^st of 390 public elementary schools	79.2%		72.6	88^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.7%	7	66.6	59.5	59.7				71.8	63.8	59.7				85.1		$11,236
North Forrest Attendance Center	Public	K-6	702 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-6466	225	24	9.5	98.7%	57 (25.3%)	143 (63.6%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	67.8	121^st of 390 public elementary schools	69.0%		70.3	105^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.1%	16	52.1	48.2	67.7	56.0			54.5	58.6	54.9	64.0			83.8		$16,196

Frequently Asked Questions about Runnelstown Elementary School

What district is Runnelstown Elementary School in?

Perry County School District

What schools do graduates of Runnelstown Elementary School attend?

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

High : Perry Central High School

How many students attend Runnelstown Elementary School?

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

Is Runnelstown Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Runnelstown Elementary School?

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

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