W L Smith School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 590 elementary school students from grades 5-6
- Ranks 28th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Petal School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,255
- Graduation Rate: 68.0%
- Dropout Rate: 2.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 3,953
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 590
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 286 (48.5%)
- Females: 304 (51.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 78 (13.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 249 (42.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 327 (55.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 86 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.7% |
| White | 484 | 82.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 311 | 52.7% |
| 6th Grade | 272 | 46.1% |
| Ungraded | 7 | 1.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 33%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,621
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,812 | 37% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,994 | 63% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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