Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Pelahatchie Elementary School ranks 181 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pelahatchie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, with a student population of 405. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Pelahatchie Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by test scores and school rankings, is generally lower than the Rankin County School District and the state of Mississippi averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 68.7% at Pelahatchie, compared to 72.6% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Mississippi elementary schools, ranking between 146th and 320th out of 394-406 schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 181st out of 390 schools and a 3-star rating.

Pelahatchie Elementary's challenges may be linked to its high rates of economic disadvantage, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This level of economic disadvantage is significantly higher than nearby schools like Pisgah Elementary, Northshore Elementary, and Oakdale Elementary, which all rank significantly higher and have higher proficiency rates. The school's racial composition, with a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, may also be a factor in the achievement gaps observed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

213-B Brooks Street
Pelahatchie, MS 39145

(601) 854-8060

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,769

Students who attend Pelahatchie Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pelahatchie Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

African American:

18.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pelahatchie Elementary School ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (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 (72.8%), African American (18%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelahatchie Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 4^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Pelahatchie Elementary School employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelahatchie Elementary School is $10,769, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	51.17	203^rd	394	48.5%
2009	49.31	207^th	392	47.2%
2010	43.10	248^th	403	38.5%
2011	36.73	293^rd	418	29.9%
2012	31.48	308^th	414	25.6%
2013	42.60	249^th	408	39.0%
2014	27.26	320^th	394	18.8%
2015	31.48	276^th	402	31.3%
2016	47.70	202^nd	394	48.7%
2017	51.86	186^th	406	54.2%
2018	58.50	159^th	404	60.6%
2019	61.85	146^th	397	63.2%
2021	58.46	158^th	381	58.5%
2022	61.67	150^th	382	60.7%
2023	55.46	160^th	377	57.6%
2024	54.42	181^st	390	53.6%

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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 Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	171	113	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	286
1991	175	105	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	281
1992	163	91	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	256
1993	141	94	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1994	146	85	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
1995	143	100	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	247
1996	143	100	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	247
1997	127	84	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	221
1998	133	76	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	222
1999	138	69	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	214
2000	148	59	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	213
2001	146	52	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	206
2002	254	112	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	375
2003	254	112	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	375
2004	240	107	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	364
2005	235	115	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	364
2006	252	123	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	381
2007	241	119	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	364
2008	257	122	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	383
2009	285	123	0	8	1	0	0	417
2010	281	131	0	12	1	0	0	425
2011	295	132	0	9	0	0	2	438
2012	314	119	0	7	0	0	3	443
2013	325	119	0	11	0	0	2	457
2014	343	125	0	9	0	0	2	479
2015	321	119	0	10	0	1	0	451
2016	350	113	0	9	0	1	1	474
2017	358	105	0	10	0	1	4	478
2018	358	118	0	16	1	1	4	498
2019	352	93	0	16	1	1	3	466
2020	343	95	0	13	1	1	3	456
2021	299	85	0	17	1	1	4	407
2022	299	83	1	17	0	0	6	406
2023	295	73	2	16	0	0	19	405

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 Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	286	16.6	17.2	n/a
1991	281	16.2	17.3	n/a
1992	256	13.3	19.2	26.2
1993	235	12.4	19.0	26
1994	233	14.0	16.6	25.8
1995	247	14.7	16.8	25.9
1996	247	14.7	16.8	25.9
1997	221	13.8	16.0	25.3
1998	222	13.6	16.3	25.7
1999	214	15.1	14.2	31.8
2000	213	14.3	14.9	32.9
2001	206	15.1	13.6	33
2002	375	23.5	16.0	34.9
2003	375	23.5	16.0	34.9
2004	364	25.4	14.3	67
2005	364	22.6	16.1	64.6
2006	381	23.2	16.4	75.1
2007	364	24.3	15.0	71.2
2008	383	24.4	15.7	73.1
2009	417	26.6	15.7	70.7
2010	425	25.4	16.6	72.7
2011	438	24.6	17.7	73.5
2012	443	26.2	16.9	75.6
2013	457	24.8	18.3	78.1
2014	479	28.3	16.8	77.9
2015	451	27.0	16.7	77.4
2016	474	28.0	16.9	79.3
2017	478	29.7	16.0	77.6
2018	498	31.5	15.7	77.5
2019	466	34.5	13.5	76.4
2020	456	32.6	13.9	75.9
2021	407	32.6	12.4	99.3
2022	406	30.1	13.4	99.3
2023	405	31.9	12.6	99.3

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 Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	286	16.6	17.2	n/a
1991	281	16.2	17.3	n/a
1992	256	13.3	19.2	26.2
1993	235	12.4	19.0	26
1994	233	14.0	16.6	25.8
1995	247	14.7	16.8	25.9
1996	247	14.7	16.8	25.9
1997	221	13.8	16.0	25.3
1998	222	13.6	16.3	25.7
1999	214	15.1	14.2	31.8
2000	213	14.3	14.9	32.9
2001	206	15.1	13.6	33
2002	375	23.5	16.0	34.9
2003	375	23.5	16.0	34.9
2004	364	25.4	14.3	67
2005	364	22.6	16.1	64.6
2006	381	23.2	16.4	75.1
2007	364	24.3	15.0	71.2
2008	383	24.4	15.7	73.1
2009	417	26.6	15.7	70.7
2010	425	25.4	16.6	72.7
2011	438	24.6	17.7	73.5
2012	443	26.2	16.9	75.6
2013	457	24.8	18.3	78.1
2014	479	28.3	16.8	77.9
2015	451	27.0	16.7	77.4
2016	474	28.0	16.9	79.3
2017	478	29.7	16.0	77.6
2018	498	31.5	15.7	77.5
2019	466	34.5	13.5	76.4
2020	456	32.6	13.9	75.9
2021	407	32.6	12.4	99.3
2022	406	30.1	13.4	99.3
2023	405	31.9	12.6	99.3

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 Pelahatchie Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,657
2018	$8,742
2019	$8,855
2020	$10,138
2021	$10,451
2022	$10,769

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelahatchie 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 146^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 377 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	53.9	45.8	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	59.5	65.3	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	65.1	33.3	31.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.9	66	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	46.1	52	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	63.1	68.1	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	38.4	56	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	65.5	74.9	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	59.7	46.8	12.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	62.9	70.6	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	29.8	40.4	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.7	63.1	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	75.4	71	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)	75.4	78.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	29.1	47.8	18.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	44.3	55.3	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)	54.1	63	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	68.6	62.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	466	405	13.1%
African American	93	73	21.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	16	16
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	352	295	16.2%
Two or More Races	3	19	533.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.4%	99.3%	22.9%

Schools Near Pelahatchie 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Pelahatchie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	213-B Brooks Street	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8060	405	32	12.6	99.3%	295 (72.8%)	73 (18.0%)	16 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	54.4	181^st of 390 public elementary schools	53.6%		55.5	160^th of 377 public elementary schools	57.6%	21	68.7	43.7	46.8	42.7	37.2	41.7	44.7	65.6	80.8	$10,769
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	265 E Second Avenue	Morton	39117	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 732-8529	682	52	13.1	100.0%	221 (32.4%)	189 (27.7%)	230 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.7%)	12.8	354^th of 390 public elementary schools	9.2%		9.9	359^th of 377 public elementary schools	4.8%	5	37.9	26.3			29.3	19.3				$9,577
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	171 Oakdale Road	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5442	532	39	13.5	99.4%	329 (61.8%)	148 (27.8%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	88.7	28^th of 390 public elementary schools	92.8%		86.4	34^th of 377 public elementary schools	91.0%	6	70.7	78.9	62.2		82.7	87.4	73.2		87.8	$9,780
Stonebridge Elementary	Public	2-3	115 StoneBridge Blvd.	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 824-3287	768	47	16.1	99.6%	463 (60.3%)	224 (29.2%)	7 (0.9%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.6%)								(n/a)	66.2				48.7					$9,026
Northshore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Northshore Parkway	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5279	551	44	12.5	99.5%	419 (76.0%)	85 (15.4%)	12 (2.2%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	92.6	16^th of 390 public elementary schools	95.9%		96.4	4^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.9%	12	88.7	84.6	65.5		95.3	90.5	74.7		83.9	$10,420
Brandon Elementary School	Public	4-5	125 Overby Street	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-4706	741	50	14.8	99.6%	441 (59.5%)	228 (30.8%)	13 (1.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	86	39^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.0%		92.4	14^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.3%	25		77.2	69.9			67.4	74.3		82.0	$9,409
Highland Bluff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5970 Hwy 25	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5168	577	44	13.1	99.5%	332 (57.5%)	159 (27.6%)	12 (2.1%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.2%)	76.7	77^th of 390 public elementary schools	80.3%		78.9	62^nd of 377 public elementary schools	83.6%	15	80.0	70.6	55.0		67.7	70.6	65.2		73.0	$10,397
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Vine Dr.	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-0924	495	39	12.6	99.4%	250 (50.5%)	163 (32.9%)	7 (1.4%)	20 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.1%)	87.5	33^rd of 390 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.5	20^th of 377 public elementary schools	94.7%	13	75.3	81.2	73.7		66.3	82.4	67.1		85.6	$10,356
Pisgah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 829-2937	507	37	13.6	99.4%	422 (83.2%)	52 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	79.4	64^th of 390 public elementary schools	83.6%		85.4	35^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.7%	29	78.7	81.6	64.0	53.3	58.2	72.3	46.7	66.7	85.4	$9,927
Rouse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	151 Boyce-Thompson Drive	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5437	797	67	11.8	99.6%	442 (55.5%)	263 (33.0%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$10,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelahatchie Elementary School

Is Pelahatchie Elementary School a good school?

Pelahatchie Elementary School ranks 181^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pelahatchie Elementary School in?

Rankin County School District

How many students attend Pelahatchie Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Pelahatchie Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pelahatchie Elementary School attend?

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

High : Pelahatchie Attendance Center

What is the racial makeup of Pelahatchie Elementary School?

Students at Pelahatchie Elementary School are 73% White, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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