School Overview
Petal Upper Elementary School, located at 400 Hillcrest Loop in Petal, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the highly-regarded Petal School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary grades (typically spanning grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to prepare students for the demands of middle school.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant value on character development and community involvement, reflecting the broader mission of the Petal School District. By offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a positive school culture, the institution strives to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. Its location in Petal provides a tight-knit community atmosphere, where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure each student has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed as they transition toward their secondary education years.
632
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petal Upper Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White432
Hispanic60
Black108
Asian6
Two or More24
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    432 (68.4%)
  • Black
    108 (17.1%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Petal School District
Phone: (601)584-7660
Website: http://www.petalschools.com
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Grade 5 311
Grade 6 321

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Petal Upper Elementary
Grade Student Count
Grade 5311
Grade 6321
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Petal Upper Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30247.8%
Male33052.2%