- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, MS
Pisgah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pisgah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383000741
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pisgah Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pisgah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brandon, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Pisgah Elementary School grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 280383000741 · Brandon, MS Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Pisgah Elementary School grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pisgah 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 556
Pisgah Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Pisgah Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pisgah Elementary School compares
Pisgah Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 48% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 556 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 81.1%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Pisgah 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 Pisgah 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 | 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pisgah 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 Brandon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rouse Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Northshore Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Highland Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Pisgah High School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah Elementary School
How many students attend Pisgah Elementary School?
Pisgah Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Elementary School is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pisgah Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Pisgah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pisgah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pisgah Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Brandon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pisgah Elementary School?
Pisgah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pisgah Elementary School rank among schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 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 schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Pisgah 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.