- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Rowan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rowan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280180001571
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowan Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Rowan Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 280180001571 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Rowan Elementary School grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rowan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- This school
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- Grace Christia 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Rowan Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowan Elementary School compares
Rowan 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.5%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Rowan Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Christian Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rowan Elementary School
How many students attend Rowan Elementary School?
Rowan Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowan Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Rowan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rowan Elementary School is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowan Elementary School?
Rowan 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 Rowan Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Rowan Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), Thames Elementary School (619 students), and N R Burger Middle School (525 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.