At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Flowood Elementary: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
13.9:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Flowood Elementary
Flowood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Flowood. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to 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 White (40.8%) and Black (35.2%). English learners represent 9.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Flowood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.9%
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White40.8%
- Hispanic10%
- Black35.2%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
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 Rankin County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Richland Upper Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
480 reported students
Highland Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
McLaurin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
504 reported students
Pelahatchie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
385 reported students
Florence Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
537 reported students
Public schools near Flowood Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 477 | 3.5 mi |
| McLeod Elementary School Elementary · Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 3.9 mi |
| Northside Elementary Elementary · Pearl Public Schools | 02–03 | 665 | 4.4 mi |
| Revive Collegiate Elementary · Charter · Revive | KG–04 | 367 | 4.4 mi |
| Highland Bluff Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 491 | 4.5 mi |
| Casey Elementary School Elementary · Jackson Public Schools | PK–05 | 308 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Flowood Elementary
What grades does Flowood Elementary serve?
Flowood Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rankin County School District.
How many students attend Flowood Elementary?
Flowood Elementary reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Flowood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 458 students and 33 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 Flowood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Flowood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rankin County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Flowood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Flowood Elementary in?
Flowood Elementary is part of Rankin County School District, based in Brandon, MS, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Flowood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Elementary (3.5 mi), McLeod Elementary School (3.9 mi), Northside Elementary (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.