- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, MS
Florence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280383001163
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Florence, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Florence Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 280383001163 · Florence, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Florence Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Florence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 537
Florence Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Florence Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Elementary School compares
Florence Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 44% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Florence Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Elementary School
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, MS. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Florence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Florence, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Elementary School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Florence 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.