Rowan Elementary School

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Rowan Elementary School ranks 67 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rowan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 349 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hattiesburg Public School District, which is ranked 42 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Rowan Elementary stands out for its consistently improving test scores, with its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 47.6% exceeding the district (56.8%) and state (57.7%) averages, and its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate of 81% significantly higher than the district (64.5%) and state (53.3%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has steadily improved, from 247 out of 397 Mississippi elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 67 out of 390 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating. However, Rowan Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Woodley Elementary and Thames Elementary.

Despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty student population, Rowan Elementary's steady improvement in test scores and statewide ranking suggests that the school's efforts and interventions are paying off, and it is on a trajectory of continued growth and success. The school's performance, particularly in outperforming some nearby schools with more diverse racial compositions, is a positive indicator that the school's instructional strategies and support systems are effectively meeting the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 583-0960

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,738

Students who attend Rowan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hattiesburg Steam Academy
	N R Burger Middle School
High:	Hattiesburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rowan Elementary School ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.1%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hattiesburg Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowan Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Rowan Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowan Elementary School is $12,738, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rowan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hattiesburg Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hattiesburg Public School District 42^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rowan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	11.55	376^th	394	4.6%
2009	19.23	339^th	392	13.5%
2010	24.75	325^th	403	19.4%
2011	34.18	304^th	418	27.3%
2012	20.11	370^th	414	10.6%
2013	14.18	383^rd	408	6.1%
2014	12.52	372^nd	394	5.6%
2015	17.47	366^th	402	9.0%
2016	13.76	364^th	394	7.6%
2017	26.87	304^th	406	25.1%
2018	29.14	294^th	404	27.2%
2019	38.52	247^th	397	37.8%
2021	53.49	180^th	381	52.8%
2022	66.26	126^th	382	67.0%
2023	74.62	83^rd	377	78.0%
2024	78.70	67^th	390	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rowan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	0	444	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	446
2005	1	428	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	430
2006	1	387	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	389
2007	1	375	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	379
2008	3	363	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	366
2009	1	389	0	10	0	1	0	401
2010	2	364	0	12	0	0	0	378
2011	1	421	0	17	0	0	2	441
2012	3	405	0	20	0	0	6	434
2013	1	415	1	11	0	0	7	435
2014	3	421	0	15	0	0	4	443
2015	6	410	0	22	0	0	4	442
2016	2	479	0	5	0	0	4	490
2017	3	493	0	7	1	0	2	506
2018	3	445	0	5	1	0	2	456
2019	4	433	0	0	0	0	4	441
2020	4	404	0	3	1	0	10	422
2021	2	342	0	2	1	0	4	351
2022	0	324	0	6	0	0	7	337
2023	1	332	0	8	0	0	8	349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	446	27.2	16.4	94.2
2005	430	28.1	15.3	96.7
2006	389	27.4	14.2	99.2
2007	379	32.8	11.6	93.7
2008	366	26.5	13.8	95.6
2009	401	25.1	16.0	95.3
2010	378	24.2	15.5	98.4
2011	441	26.7	16.4	98.2
2012	434	27.4	15.8	99.1
2013	435	26.5	16.3	95.4
2014	443	28.3	15.6	95.7
2015	442	27.0	16.3	100
2016	490	30.0	16.3	100
2017	506	25.1	20.1	100
2018	456	27.4	16.6	100
2019	441	25.0	17.6	100
2020	422	24.2	17.4	100
2021	351	24.1	14.5	100
2022	337	24.0	13.9	100
2023	349	27.5	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rowan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	446	27.2	16.4	94.2
2005	430	28.1	15.3	96.7
2006	389	27.4	14.2	99.2
2007	379	32.8	11.6	93.7
2008	366	26.5	13.8	95.6
2009	401	25.1	16.0	95.3
2010	378	24.2	15.5	98.4
2011	441	26.7	16.4	98.2
2012	434	27.4	15.8	99.1
2013	435	26.5	16.3	95.4
2014	443	28.3	15.6	95.7
2015	442	27.0	16.3	100
2016	490	30.0	16.3	100
2017	506	25.1	20.1	100
2018	456	27.4	16.6	100
2019	441	25.0	17.6	100
2020	422	24.2	17.4	100
2021	351	24.1	14.5	100
2022	337	24.0	13.9	100
2023	349	27.5	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rowan Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,313
2018	$8,773
2019	$9,146
2020	$11,329
2021	$12,649
2022	$12,738

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 377 Elementary schools	40.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	36.5	60	23.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	38.5	44.7	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rowan Elementary School)	32.5	68	35.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	45.8	49	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	38.7	56.6	17.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	46.8	58.8	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rowan Elementary School)	29	56.6	27.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	33.4	61.8	28.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	39.5	71.5	32%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	39.2	63.9	24.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rowan Elementary School)	40.8	65.8	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	32.3	42.8	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Rowan Elementary School)	49.4	74.2	24.8%
5th Grade Science (Hattiesburg Public School District)	54	81.2	27.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	441	349	20.9%
African American	433	332	23.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	1	75%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Rowan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Rowan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Martin Luther King Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0960	349	28	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	332 (95.1%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	78.7	67^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.8%		74.6	83^rd of 377 public elementary schools	78.0%	16	47.6	69.4	66.7				81.0	69.3	66.7				89.4		$12,738
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ida Ave.	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-4311	298	22	13.5	100.0%	11 (3.7%)	193 (64.8%)	74 (24.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.0%)	49.9	205^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.4%		51.6	174^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	54.6	40.0	46.9				50.0	40.0	71.9				78.1		$12,343
Woodley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 O Ferrell St	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-8112	402	29	13.7	100.0%	36 (9.0%)	271 (67.4%)	77 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	75.9	81^st of 390 public elementary schools	79.2%		72.6	88^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.7%	7	66.6	59.5	59.7				71.8	63.8	59.7				85.1		$11,236
Thames Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Jamestown Road	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-6655	532	46	11.5	100.0%	21 (3.9%)	461 (86.7%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.8%)	58.9	159^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.2%		48.2	190^th of 377 public elementary schools	49.6%	31	51.8	56.5	65.2				54.2	49.3	46.3				81.2		$12,795
Grace Christian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2207 W 7th Street	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0662	318	23	13.7	100.0%	15 (4.7%)	282 (88.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	67.6	123^rd of 390 public elementary schools	68.5%		65.7	118^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.7%	5	59.2	46.0	60.5				69.4	60.0	65.1				81.4		$11,615
Earl Travillion Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	316 Travillion Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-9303	263	29	9.0	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	176 (66.9%)	71 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	16.3	342^nd of 390 public elementary schools	12.3%		24.2	304^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.4%	38	21.5	26.1	52.6	14.3	31.6	15.0	32.1	4.3	26.3	38.1	26.3	25.0	47.3	25.0	$14,682
Longleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5279 W. 4th Street	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-3858	712	62	11.4	99.6%	284 (39.9%)	319 (44.8%)	21 (2.9%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.6%)	75.7	83^rd of 390 public elementary schools	78.7%		83	49^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.0%	34	79.2	70.1	55.6				70.2	58.1	53.6				82.8		$10,769
Petal Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Herrington Road	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 554-7244	1,096	85	12.8	99.7%	757 (69.1%)	190 (17.3%)	51 (4.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (8.4%)								(n/a)															$10,462
Dixie Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	790 Elks Lake Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4890	498	43	11.6	99.4%	284 (57.0%)	147 (29.5%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.6%)	82	55^th of 390 public elementary schools	85.9%		73.8	85^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.5%	30	75.4	64.7	74.5	42.1	57.1	44.8	82.1	70.5	70.2	57.9	74.6	50.0	85.1	60.4	$12,740
Petal Elementary	Public	3-4	1179 Hwy 42 E	Petal	39465	Forrest County	Petal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-7454	634	46	13.7	99.5%	449 (70.8%)	104 (16.4%)	35 (5.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.3%)	83	49^th of 390 public elementary schools	87.4%		83.9	44^th of 377 public elementary schools	88.3%	5	70.7	74.2					66.8	74.6							$9,782

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowan Elementary School

How many students attend Rowan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Rowan Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Rowan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rowan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hattiesburg Steam Academy
Middle : N R Burger Middle School
High : Hattiesburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Rowan Elementary School?

Students at Rowan Elementary School are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Rowan Elementary School a good school?

Rowan Elementary School ranks 67^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Rowan Elementary School in?

Hattiesburg Public School District

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