At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Philadelphia Elementary School: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Philadelphia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Philadelphia Public School District. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (81.2%) and White (8.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Philadelphia Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black81.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Philadelphia High School
High · Grades 07–12
327 reported students
Philadelphia Neshoba Career Tech
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Philadelphia Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia High School High · Philadelphia Public School District | 07–12 | 327 | 0.6 mi |
| Neshoba Central High School High · Neshoba County Schools | 09–13 | 908 | 1.3 mi |
| Philadelphia Neshoba Career Tech Other · Philadelphia Public School District | 01–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Neshoba Central Middle School Middle · Neshoba County Schools | 06–08 | 645 | 1.4 mi |
| Neshoba Central Elementary School Elementary · Neshoba County Schools | PK–05 | 1,419 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Elementary School
What grades does Philadelphia Elementary School serve?
Philadelphia Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia Public School District.
How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia Elementary School reported 430 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 505 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Philadelphia Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 430 students and 32.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Philadelphia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Philadelphia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Philadelphia Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Philadelphia Elementary School in?
Philadelphia Elementary School is part of Philadelphia Public School District, based in Philadelphia, MS, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Philadelphia Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Philadelphia High School (0.6 mi), Neshoba Central High School (1.3 mi), Philadelphia Neshoba Career Tech (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.