At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376.5
Rankin Elementary School: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
12.7:1 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
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Rankin Elementary School
Rankin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Tupelo. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tupelo Public School District. NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below 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 Black (50.7%) and White (32%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. 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 Rankin Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.57 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
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.7%
- 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
- White32%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black50.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Tupelo Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
374 reported students
Lawndale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
378 reported students
Pierce Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
345 reported students
Parkway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
418 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
312 reported students
Joyner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
444 reported students
Public schools near Rankin Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Street Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | 03–05 | 345 | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Street Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 374 | 1 mi |
| Joyner Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 444 | 1.1 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | KG–02 | 418 | 1.7 mi |
| Carver Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | KG–01 | 312 | 1.9 mi |
| Lawndale Elementary School Elementary · Tupelo Public School District | 03–05 | 378 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rankin Elementary School
What grades does Rankin Elementary School serve?
Rankin Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tupelo Public School District.
How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 375 students and 29.57 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 Rankin Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rankin Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tupelo Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rankin Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.7% 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 Rankin Elementary School in?
Rankin Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District, based in Tupelo, MS, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rankin Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pierce Street Elementary School (0.8 mi), Thomas Street Elementary School (1 mi), Joyner Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.