- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tupelo, MS
Rankin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rankin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280432000817
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rankin Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Tupelo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rankin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS.
School address
District: Tupelo Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280432000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rankin Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 280432000817 · Tupelo, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.7:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tupelo High School (2,123 students)
Rankin Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rankin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tupelo High Sc
Tupelo High School
2,123 students
- Tupelo Middle
Tupelo Middle School
1,070 students
- Lawhon Element 575
Lawhon Elementary School
575 students
- Milam Elementa 456
Milam Elementary School
456 students
- Joyner Element 444
Joyner Elementary School
444 students
- This school 375
Rankin Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Rankin Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rankin Elementary School compares
Rankin Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$13,155
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Rankin Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tupelo Public School Dist reports $13,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rankin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tupelo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawhon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rankin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Tupelo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lawhon Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Joyner Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 10:1 students per teacher
Lawndale Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Street Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Pierce Street Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rankin Elementary School
How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tupelo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Rankin Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Rankin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rankin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rankin Elementary School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Tupelo, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rankin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tupelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tupelo on the city page.
What other schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Besides Rankin Elementary School, Tupelo Public School Dist also operates Tupelo High School (2,123 students), Tupelo Middle School (1,070 students), and Lawhon Elementary School (575 students). See the Tupelo Public School Dist district page for the complete list.