Enrollment
458
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flowood, MS
Flowood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flowood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383000711
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flowood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Flowood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Flowood Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flowood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Flowood, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flowood Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flowood Elementary School
Flowood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flowood, Mississippi, enrolling 458 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 45.8% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Mississippi average.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Flowood's public schools, it stands alongside Northwest Elementary School (477 students): Flowood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students) and Brandon High School (1,609 students) alongside Flowood 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 Flowood Elementary School compares
Flowood 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 43% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 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.
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 40.8%
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Flowood 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 Flowood 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 Flowood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flowood 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 other schools in Flowood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Flowood Elementary School
How many students attend Flowood Elementary School?
Flowood Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flowood, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flowood Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flowood Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Flowood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flowood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flowood Elementary School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Flowood, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flowood Elementary School?
Flowood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Flowood Elementary School rank among public schools in Flowood?
By Resource Investment Index, Flowood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Flowood, 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 Flowood on the city page.
Is Flowood Elementary School a good school?
Flowood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Flowood 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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