Philadelphia Elementary School

Philadelphia Elementary School operates as a mid-tier elementary-level community in Philadelphia, Mississippi, operated by Philadelphia Public School District. Current enrollment sits at 430 students spanning grades pre-K through 6.

Philadelphia Elementary School is one of 2 schools operated by Philadelphia Public School District, a district that hosts 757 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Philadelphia Elementary School reports that nearly all students (81%) are Black; the rest comes out to 9% White, 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 21% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Philadelphia Elementary School has 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Philadelphia Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Neshoba County runs at roughly 81%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Neshoba County indicate median household earnings sit near $57,013, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 20%. Across Neshoba County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,185 students), Philadelphia Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Philadelphia High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Philadelphia Elementary School has fell 30%, going from 617 students in 2018 to 430 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 20% to 9%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Philadelphia Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.