Enrollment
743
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brandon, MS
Brandon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280383000736
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Brandon, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandon Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandon Elementary School
Brandon Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brandon, Mississippi, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.0% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brandon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stonebridge Elementary (742 students): Brandon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students) and Brandon High School (1,609 students) alongside Brandon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brandon Elementary School compares
Brandon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 55% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 30.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Brandon Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rankin Co School Dist, which includes Brandon Elementary School.
$10,533
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brandon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Brandon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brandon Elementary School
How many students attend Brandon Elementary School?
Brandon Elementary School has 743 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brandon, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Brandon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Elementary School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Brandon, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Elementary School?
Brandon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brandon Elementary School rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Brandon, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandon on the city page.
Is Brandon Elementary School a good school?
Brandon Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Brandon Elementary School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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