Petal School District
- 115 HWY 42 EAST
- PETAL, MS 39465
- (601) 545-3002
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.0% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,255 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,995 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 281 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,995 | 14.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 300 |
| 1st Grade Students | 319 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 325 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 310 |
| 4th Grade Students | 321 |
| 5th Grade Students | 311 |
| 6th Grade Students | 272 |
| 7th Grade Students | 310 |
| 8th Grade Students | 283 |
| 9th Grade Students | 320 |
| 10th Grade Students | 306 |
| 11th Grade Students | 284 |
| 12th Grade Students | 241 |
| Ungraded Students | 36 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Hispanic | 78 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 589 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,210 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,045 |
| Female | 1,908 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 281 | 14.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 123 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 112 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 33 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 60 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | 6 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 237 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| Student Support Services | 24 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 147 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $34,544,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,712,000 | 31.0% |
| Property Tax | $7,449,000 | 21.6% |
| Other School Systems | $21,000 | 0.06% |
| Cities and Counties | $241,000 | 0.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $933,000 | 2.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $355,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $118,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $69,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $118,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $824,000 | 2.4% |
| Private Contributions | $534,000 | 1.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $48,000 | 0.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $20,070,000 | 58.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,145,000 | 55.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $181,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $375,000 | 1.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $358,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,762,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $827,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $746,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $16,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $35,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,186,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Other | $714,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $232,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $28,963,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,224,000 | 59.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,312,000 | 32.2% |
| Student Support | $1,471,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $589,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,270,000 | 3.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,457,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,816,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $943,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $766,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,427,000 | 8.4% |
| Food Services | $2,053,000 | 5.9% |
| Other Services | $374,000 | 1.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 219 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 20 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 24 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Petal School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,995
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 281
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
60 Herrington Rd
Petal, MS Public | KG-2 | 958 | 18.5 |  Review This School |
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| PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1179 Hwy 42 East
Petal, MS Public | 1-4 | 631 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| PETAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 1145 Hwy 42 East
Petal, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,180 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
203 Hwy 42 East
Petal, MS Public | 7-8 | 594 | 10.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| W L SMITH SCHOOL | ||||
400 Hillcrest Loop
Petal, MS Public | 5-6 | 590 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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