Pelahatchie Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pelahatchie, Mississippi 39145 · Rankin County School District
#147 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#26251 of 50,301 nationally
About Pelahatchie Elementary
Pelahatchie Elementary is a public elementary located in Pelahatchie, in the Rankin County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 385 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 147th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 385.
There are 2 schools in Pelahatchie; Pelahatchie Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pelahatchie Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pelahatchie Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pelahatchie High School
Pelahatchie · Public high · Grades 7–12
336 students · 77 m away
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 14 km away
Morton Elementary School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
686 students · 14 km away
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
486 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
McNeal Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Houston Upper Elementary
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
387 students
Vicksburg Intermediate
Vicksburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
387 students
Simpson Central School
Pinola · Public elementary · Grades K–8
388 students
William J. Berry Elementary School
Heidelberg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Enterprise Elementary
Enterprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
390 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelahatchie Elementary a good school?
Pelahatchie Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 48.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #147 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pelahatchie Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Pelahatchie Elementary ranks #147 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #26251 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pelahatchie Elementary?
Pelahatchie Elementary had 385 students in 2025.
Is Pelahatchie Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pelahatchie Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pelahatchie Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Pelahatchie Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.