South Side Upper Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Picayune, MS Grades 03–06 Town: Distant Picayune, MS SchoolScore™ B (70.1)
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South Side Upper Elementary
Picayune, MS 39466
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–06 SchoolScore™ B (70.1)
310
Students
21.4
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(601)798-1105
Phone
http://picayuneschools.org
Website

South Side Upper Elementary is a public school administered by the Picayune School District district in Picayune, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–06.

Key statistics: 310 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
310.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 32% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.47:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
79.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 1% better
School Details
School Name
South Side Upper Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280363000699
State School ID
MS-5520-5520024
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1500 Rosa Street
City
Picayune
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39466
County
Pearl River County
Metro Area
Picayune, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28040
State Leg. Lower
28108
Latitude
30.52189
Longitude
-89.69556
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
310
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 246 79.4%
Not Applicable 114 36.8%
District Info
District Name
Picayune School District
LEAID
2803630
State LEA ID
MS-5520
Phone
(601)798-3230
Website
http://picayuneschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Picayune
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,191K
Federal Revenue
$17,406K
State Revenue
$18,948K
Local Revenue
$11,837K
Total Expenditure
$45,707K
Instruction Exp.
$23,082K
Support Services
$17,904K
Other Current Exp.
$3,215K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Side Upper Elementary

1
South Side Lower Elementary
Picayune · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Early Head Start Rosa
Picayune · Prekindergarten
0.2 mi
3
West Side Elementary
Picayune · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Middle
0.8 mi
5
PMHS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Picayune · High
0.8 mi
6
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune · High
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Side Upper Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Side Upper Elementary?
310 students are enrolled at South Side Upper Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Side Upper Elementary have?
South Side Upper Elementary has 21.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does South Side Upper Elementary serve?
South Side Upper Elementary serves grades 03 through 06.
Is South Side Upper Elementary a charter school?
South Side Upper Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Side Upper Elementary located in?
South Side Upper Elementary is located in the Picayune, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does South Side Upper Elementary belong to?
South Side Upper Elementary is part of the Picayune School District school district.
How much does Picayune School District spend per student?
The Picayune School District district spends approximately $147,441,935 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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