- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, MS
Mclaurin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mclaurin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383000924
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaurin Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaurin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Florence, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mclaurin Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 280383000924 · Florence, MS Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 11.2:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Mclaurin Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mclaurin 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 504
Mclaurin Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Mclaurin Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaurin Elementary School compares
Mclaurin 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 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.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Mclaurin Elementary School is more 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 Mclaurin 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaurin 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
Similar other schools in Florence
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaurin Elementary School
How many students attend Mclaurin Elementary School?
Mclaurin Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, MS. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Mclaurin Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Mclaurin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclaurin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mclaurin Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Florence, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaurin Elementary School?
Mclaurin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Mclaurin Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Mclaurin 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.