Runnelstown School

173 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Runnelstown Elementary School is a public school located in Petal, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the Petal School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic development, literacy, and core subjects. Situated on Highway 42, the school functions as a community hub for local families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the mission of the Petal School District, which is widely recognized in the region for its commitment to high academic standards and student achievement. By maintaining a focus on small-community values combined with district-wide resources, Runnelstown Elementary strives to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, curriculum highlights, or district policies, the official Petal School District website (http://www.pcsdms.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

173

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Runnelstown School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	2
Black	23
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
136 (78.6%)
Black
23 (13.3%)
Two or More
9 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.7%)
Hispanic
2 (1.2%)

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:	Perry County School District
Phone:	(601)544-2811
Website:	http://pcsdms.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 19