Pearl River Elementary School
413 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Pearl River Elementary School, located in Choctaw, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Choctaw Tribal School System. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while deeply integrating the cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians into the daily curriculum. By fostering a learning environment that honors tribal identity alongside standard educational benchmarks, the school aims to empower students to succeed both within their community and in the broader world.
As part of the tribal education system, Pearl River Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental and community involvement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing young learners for future academic challenges while instilling a strong sense of pride in their indigenous roots. Through its commitment to excellence and cultural preservation, the school acts as a cornerstone for the community, ensuring that the next generation of Choctaw students is well-equipped with the knowledge and values necessary for long-term success.
As part of the tribal education system, Pearl River Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental and community involvement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing young learners for future academic challenges while instilling a strong sense of pride in their indigenous roots. Through its commitment to excellence and cultural preservation, the school acts as a cornerstone for the community, ensuring that the next generation of Choctaw students is well-equipped with the knowledge and values necessary for long-term success.
413
Total Students
47.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 413 |
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American Indian413 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pearl River Elementary School |
| Phone: | (601)656-9051 |
| Website: | http://www.choctawtribalschools.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 413 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 410 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
58
Grade 2
60
Grade 3
61
Grade 4
49
Grade 5
69
Grade 6
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Grade 1 | 58 |
| Grade 2 | 60 |
| Grade 3 | 61 |
| Grade 4 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | 69 |
| Grade 6 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 192 | 46.5% |
| Male | 221 | 53.5% |
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