Perkinston Elementary School

Stone County School District
40 Second Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
503 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Perkinston Elementary School, located in Perkinston, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Stone County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while encouraging social and emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that lie ahead in their academic journeys.

As a community-centered institution, Perkinston Elementary prioritizes engagement between educators, parents, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience. The school utilizes various resources and local support to maintain high standards of teaching, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel motivated to achieve their personal best and participate actively in the Perkinston community.
503
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    414 (82.3%)
  • Black
    51 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Stone County School District
Phone: (601)928-3380
Website: http://stoneschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stone Elementary School
Stone County School District
714 Students
1652 East Central Ave
Wiggins, MS 39577 (4.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th