Pearl River Elementary School

Located at 470 Industrial Road in Choctaw, Mississippi, Pearl River Elementary School operates as an active, single-facility public school district set within a rural fringe community. Serving foundational learners from kindergarten through sixth grade, the district focuses its comprehensive educational program on early child development and academic preparation. As a fully operational public school district connected to the broader Choctaw Tribal Schools network, it offers families and researchers a focused elementary learning environment backed by clear administrative oversight and digital community outreach through its dedicated web portal.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 413 children—comprising 221 male and 192 female students—representing an entirely American Indian student population that deeply reflects the cultural heritage of the surrounding region. A defining strength of Pearl River Elementary is its extraordinary level of instructional and operational support. The district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 95 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by 34 instructional aides and over 124 support staff members, bringing the total staff to more than 253 full-time equivalent positions. This remarkable staffing investment yields an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that young learners receive personalized guidance, comprehensive wrap-around support, and tailored attention throughout their elementary years.