Pierce Street Elementary School
345 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Pierce Street Elementary School, located at 1008 Pierce Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the Tupelo Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students in their formative years can build a strong foundation for future learning. With a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the faculty and staff work to provide a balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth within the local community.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing the resources and academic standards provided by the Tupelo Public School District to ensure all children meet their potential. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and community engagement, Pierce Street Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe, nurturing space that values diversity and collaborative learning. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find further information on the school’s official website at http://www.tupeloschools.com/pierce.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing the resources and academic standards provided by the Tupelo Public School District to ensure all children meet their potential. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and community engagement, Pierce Street Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe, nurturing space that values diversity and collaborative learning. Families interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find further information on the school’s official website at http://www.tupeloschools.com/pierce.
345
Total Students
30.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 177 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black177 (51.3%)
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White115 (33.3%)
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Hispanic36 (10.4%)
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Two or More9 (2.6%)
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Asian7 (2.0%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
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: | Tupelo Public School District |
| Phone: | (662)841-8940 |
| Website: | http://www.tupeloschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 5th |
| Total Students: | 345 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 193 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
126
Grade 4
113
Grade 5
106
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 126 |
| Grade 4 | 113 |
| Grade 5 | 106 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 175 | 50.7% |
| Male | 170 | 49.3% |
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