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Philadelphia Elementary School

Summary:

Philadelphia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 456 students in grades PK-6 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, which is part of the Neshoba County School District. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (82.68%) compared to nearby schools, consistently underperforms state and district averages in academic proficiency, and serves a student population where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools like Union Elementary School and Neshoba Central Elementary School, Philadelphia Elementary School lags behind in academic performance. For example, in 2023-2024, Philadelphia Elementary's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 40%, while Union Elementary's rate was 78.4% - nearly double. This stark contrast suggests potential issues with equity and access to quality education for the predominantly African American student population at Philadelphia Elementary.

The school's 100% free/reduced lunch rate indicates that the student population faces high levels of economic disadvantage, which can significantly impact learning and achievement. Philadelphia Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools, with little improvement over the years. Addressing these persistent challenges will require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of the school's students and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 406 Stribling Street
       Philadelphia, MS  39350

(601) 656-1623

District: Philadelphia Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,334 Help


Students who attend Philadelphia Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Philadelphia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.9%
White:
11.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Philadelphia Elementary School ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.9%), White (11.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philadelphia Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Philadelphia Elementary School employs 38.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philadelphia Elementary School is $12,334.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Philadelphia Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Public School District 91st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philadelphia Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 39.30 259th 394 34.3%
2009 37.34 264th 392 32.7%
2010 30.63 303rd 403 24.8%
2011 32.70 314th 418 24.9%
2012 24.31 350th 414 15.5%
2013 31.32 308th 408 24.5%
2014 34.27 283rd 394 28.2%
2015 37.36 242nd 402 39.8%
2016 35.64 248th 394 37.1%
2017 39.14 245th 406 39.7%
2018 33.21 278th 404 31.2%
2019 31.36 282nd 397 29.0%
2021 31.53 252nd 381 33.9%
2022 26.68 278th 382 27.2%
2023 20.81 318th 377 15.6%
2024 28.55 286th 390 26.7%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Philadelphia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 288 403 2 3 11 n/a n/a 0 707
1991 323 408 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 326 398 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 323 409 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 315 397 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 289 404 3 0 16 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 289 404 3 0 16 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 279 428 3 1 13 n/a n/a 0 724
1998 240 442 5 0 7 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 258 462 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 732
2000 254 467 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 735
2001 217 464 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 220 481 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 721
2003 220 481 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 721
2004 207 477 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2005 195 464 4 3 5 n/a n/a 0 671
2006 182 444 4 8 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 184 499 4 10 10 n/a n/a 0 707
2008 174 498 7 11 11 n/a n/a 0 701
2009 167 514 6 10 6 0 0 0 703
2010 152 521 4 10 2 0 12 0 701
2011 161 528 6 9 2 0 8 0 714
2012 161 550 13 8 3 0 19 0 754
2013 172 500 12 12 4 0 22 0 722
2014 162 509 14 17 3 0 21 0 726
2015 161 503 15 18 4 0 7 0 708
2016 151 509 12 16 5 0 0 0 693
2017 138 488 19 10 7 0 0 0 662
2018 125 456 15 10 11 0 0 0 617
2019 116 462 10 7 8 0 0 0 603
2020 80 430 8 5 8 1 0 0 532
2021 60 382 10 6 8 0 4 0 470
2022 59 367 7 4 6 0 5 0 448
2023 48 377 6 4 8 0 13 0 456
2024 48 353 7 8 5 0 10 0 431

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 Philadelphia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 707 39.4 17.9 n/a
1991 741 40.0 18.5 n/a
1992 737 37.6 19.6 59.2
1993 746 39.1 19.1 56.7
1994 717 39.8 18.0 54.4
1995 712 36.6 19.5 51.5
1996 712 36.6 19.5 51.5
1997 724 41.3 17.5 51.1
1998 694 42.2 16.4 53.2
1999 732 50.8 14.4 64.5
2000 735 44.4 16.6 62.9
2001 692 45.5 15.2 64.6
2002 721 38.8 18.6 70.2
2003 721 38.8 18.6 70.2
2004 700 40.8 17.2 79.1
2005 671 42.8 15.7 80
2006 645 41.2 15.7 80.5
2007 707 38.5 18.4 79.5
2008 701 45.2 15.5 82.2
2009 703 49.2 14.3 84.9
2010 701 43.5 16.0 86
2011 714 38.2 18.6 84
2012 754 43.2 17.4 82.9
2013 722 41.4 17.4 83
2014 726 40.4 17.9 83.1
2015 708 43.0 16.4 84.6
2016 693 42.0 16.5 85.6
2017 662 40.9 16.1 99.5
2018 617 38.9 15.8 100
2019 603 39.2 15.3 100
2020 532 35.1 15.1 100
2021 470 36.2 12.9 100
2022 448 37.6 11.8 100
2023 456 39.2 11.6 100
2024 431 38.1 11.3 100

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 Philadelphia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 707 39.4 17.9 n/a
1991 741 40.0 18.5 n/a
1992 737 37.6 19.6 59.2
1993 746 39.1 19.1 56.7
1994 717 39.8 18.0 54.4
1995 712 36.6 19.5 51.5
1996 712 36.6 19.5 51.5
1997 724 41.3 17.5 51.1
1998 694 42.2 16.4 53.2
1999 732 50.8 14.4 64.5
2000 735 44.4 16.6 62.9
2001 692 45.5 15.2 64.6
2002 721 38.8 18.6 70.2
2003 721 38.8 18.6 70.2
2004 700 40.8 17.2 79.1
2005 671 42.8 15.7 80
2006 645 41.2 15.7 80.5
2007 707 38.5 18.4 79.5
2008 701 45.2 15.5 82.2
2009 703 49.2 14.3 84.9
2010 701 43.5 16.0 86
2011 714 38.2 18.6 84
2012 754 43.2 17.4 82.9
2013 722 41.4 17.4 83
2014 726 40.4 17.9 83.1
2015 708 43.0 16.4 84.6
2016 693 42.0 16.5 85.6
2017 662 40.9 16.1 99.5
2018 617 38.9 15.8 100
2019 603 39.2 15.3 100
2020 532 35.1 15.1 100
2021 470 36.2 12.9 100
2022 448 37.6 11.8 100
2023 456 39.2 11.6 100
2024 431 38.1 11.3 100

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 Philadelphia Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,190
2018 $8,041
2019 $8,090
2020 $10,518
2021 $11,918
2022 $12,334

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia 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 282nd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 377 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Elementary School)33.833.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Public School District)33.833.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Elementary School)40.129.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Public School District)40.129.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Elementary School)39.529.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Public School District)39.529.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Elementary School)36.920.4
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Public School District)36.920.4
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Elementary School)30.725
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Public School District)30.725
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Elementary School)26.715.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Public School District)26.715.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Philadelphia Elementary School)4871.2
 23.2%
   5th Grade Science (Philadelphia Public School District)4871.2
 23.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Elementary School)17.420.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Public School District)17.420.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Elementary School)30.630.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Philadelphia Public School District)30.630.2
 0.4%
   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 Students603456
 24.4%
African American462377
 18.4%
American Indian88
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11648
 58.6%
Two or More Races013
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students at Philadelphia Elementary School are 82% African American, 11% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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

High : Philadelphia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Philadelphia Elementary School.

Philadelphia Elementary School ranks 286th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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