Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philadelphia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Philadelphia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Philadelphia Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Philadelphia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
82%
47%
White
11%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Philadelphia Elementary School's ranking?
Philadelphia Elementary School is ranked #658 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Philadelphia Elementary School often compared to?
Philadelphia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia High School, Neshoba Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?
431 students attend Philadelphia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philadelphia Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Elementary School offer ?
Philadelphia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Elementary School part of?
Philadelphia Elementary School is part of Philadelphia Public School District.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025Teachers do not help students, couselor is not helpful at all. They will give special needs children things that can harm them. NOT A GOOD SCHOOL!Review Philadelphia Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Teachers do not help students, couselor is not helpful at all. They will give special needs children things that can harm them. NOT A GOOD SCHOOL!
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