Pelahatchie Elementary School

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:
181st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,742 Help


Students who attend Pelahatchie Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Pelahatchie Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
African American:
18.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), African American (18%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelahatchie Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelahatchie Elementary School is $8,742, which is the 2nd 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 22nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.17 203rd 394 48.5%
2009 49.31 207th 392 47.2%
2010 43.10 248th 403 38.5%
2011 36.73 293rd 418 29.9%
2012 31.48 308th 414 25.6%
2013 42.60 249th 408 39.0%
2014 27.26 320th 394 18.8%
2015 31.48 276th 402 31.3%
2016 47.70 202nd 394 48.7%
2017 51.86 186th 406 54.2%
2018 58.50 159th 404 60.6%
2019 61.85 146th 397 63.2%
2021 58.46 158th 381 58.5%
2022 61.67 150th 382 60.7%
2023 55.46 160th 377 57.6%
2024 54.42 181st 390 53.6%
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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 Pelahatchie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 171 113 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 175 105 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 163 91 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 141 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 146 85 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1995 143 100 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 143 100 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 127 84 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 221
1998 133 76 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 138 69 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 148 59 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 146 52 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 254 112 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 254 112 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 240 107 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 235 115 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 252 123 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 241 119 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2008 257 122 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2009 285 123 0 8 1 0 0 0 417
2010 281 131 0 12 1 0 0 0 425
2011 295 132 0 9 0 0 2 0 438
2012 314 119 0 7 0 0 3 0 443
2013 325 119 0 11 0 0 2 0 457
2014 343 125 0 9 0 0 2 0 479
2015 321 119 0 10 0 1 0 0 451
2016 350 113 0 9 0 1 1 0 474
2017 358 105 0 10 0 1 4 0 478
2018 358 118 0 16 1 1 4 0 498
2019 352 93 0 16 1 1 3 0 466
2020 343 95 0 13 1 1 3 0 456
2021 299 85 0 17 1 1 4 0 407
2022 299 83 1 17 0 0 6 0 406
2023 295 73 2 16 0 0 19 0 405

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

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $850 (9.7%) $7,892 (90.3%) $8,742

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 146th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 160th 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)53.945.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)59.565.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)65.133.3
 31.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.966
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)46.152
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)63.168.1
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)38.456
 17.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)65.574.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)59.746.8
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)62.970.6
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)29.840.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.763.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pelahatchie Elementary School)75.471
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)75.478.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pelahatchie Elementary School)29.147.8
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)44.355.3
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pelahatchie Elementary School)54.163
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)68.662.2
 6.4%
   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 Students466405
 13.1%
African American9373
 21.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1616
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White352295
 16.2%
Two or More Races319
 533.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%99.3%
 22.9%


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

High : Pelahatchie Attendance Center

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

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

Students at Pelahatchie Elementary School are 73% White, 18% 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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