Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pelahatchie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Pelahatchie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelahatchie Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pelahatchie Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pelahatchie Elementary School often compared to?
Pelahatchie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pelahatchie Elementary School?
399 students attend Pelahatchie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pelahatchie Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelahatchie Elementary School?
Pelahatchie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pelahatchie Elementary School offer ?
Pelahatchie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pelahatchie Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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