Raines Elementary School

Summary:

Raines Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 224 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Raines Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district across all grade levels. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Raines Elementary has not been able to improve its statewide ranking or rating, remaining among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi. In comparison, nearby schools like Clausell Elementary and Johnson Elementary have higher proficiency rates and better school rankings than Raines.

The persistent academic struggles at Raines Elementary may be influenced by a combination of factors, such as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, which has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. While the nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Raines Elementary on academic measures. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Raines Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

156 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39209

(601) 923-2544

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
358^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,746

Students who attend Raines Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Provine High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

White:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raines Elementary School ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 16^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.09. (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 (98.7%), White (0.9%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raines Elementary School is 13, which is the 15^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Raines Elementary School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raines Elementary School is $13,746, which is the 7^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raines Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	27.24	310^th	394	21.3%
2009	46.80	222^nd	392	43.4%
2010	64.74	139^th	403	65.5%
2011	43.26	252^nd	418	39.7%
2012	56.87	178^th	414	57.0%
2013	7.06	402^nd	408	1.5%
2014	2.35	393^rd	394	0.3%
2015	7.85	401^st	402	0.2%
2016	10.17	389^th	394	1.3%
2017	11.87	387^th	406	4.7%
2018	56.65	170^th	404	57.9%
2019	13.07	364^th	397	8.3%
2021	12.70	341^st	381	10.5%
2022	9.04	366^th	382	4.2%
2023	24.87	303^rd	377	19.6%
2024	12.09	358^th	390	8.2%

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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 Raines Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	5	666	0	2	n/a	n/a	673
1991	4	684	0	1	n/a	n/a	689
1992	3	621	0	1	n/a	n/a	625
1993	2	626	0	2	n/a	n/a	630
1994	0	630	0	1	n/a	n/a	631
1995	2	682	0	1	n/a	n/a	685
1996	2	682	0	1	n/a	n/a	685
1997	0	696	0	1	n/a	n/a	697
1998	1	521	0	1	n/a	n/a	523
1999	0	437	0	0	n/a	n/a	437
2000	0	456	0	0	n/a	n/a	456
2001	0	509	1	0	n/a	n/a	510
2002	5	477	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
2003	5	477	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
2004	0	385	0	0	n/a	n/a	385
2005	1	385	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
2006	0	354	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2007	0	320	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
2008	1	316	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
2009	1	273	0	0	0	0	274
2010	0	249	0	0	0	2	251
2011	0	245	0	0	0	2	247
2012	0	256	0	0	0	1	257
2013	1	398	5	0	0	3	407
2014	1	421	6	0	0	1	429
2015	0	373	2	0	0	1	376
2016	0	336	3	0	0	2	341
2017	0	317	2	0	0	1	320
2018	0	288	1	0	0	2	291
2019	1	292	1	0	0	2	296
2020	3	272	1	0	0	0	276
2021	4	238	0	0	0	0	242
2022	2	233	0	0	0	2	237
2023	2	221	0	0	0	1	224

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 Raines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	673	28.2	23.8	n/a
1991	689	28.0	24.6	n/a
1992	625	24.0	26.0	61.1
1993	630	33.0	19.1	63.3
1994	631	29.3	21.5	63.4
1995	685	30.1	22.8	64.7
1996	685	30.1	22.8	64.7
1997	697	30.5	22.9	69.7
1998	523	25.5	20.5	69.2
1999	437	26.6	16.4	78
2000	456	26.3	17.3	78.7
2001	510	29.1	17.5	81.2
2002	482	22.7	21.2	83.2
2003	482	22.7	21.2	83.2
2004	385	22.0	17.5	91.4
2005	386	21.2	18.2	64.5
2006	354	21.8	16.2	94.6
2007	320	22.9	14.0	91.6
2008	317	21.0	15.1	94.6
2009	274	15.8	17.3	95.6
2010	251	15.4	16.2	97.6
2011	247	14.9	16.5	98.8
2012	257	15.7	16.3	98.8
2013	407	21.4	18.9	99.3
2014	429	23.0	18.6	98.8
2015	376	21.0	17.9	100
2016	341	20.0	17.0	100
2017	320	18.9	16.9	100
2018	291	18.1	16.0	100
2019	296	21.0	14.0	100
2020	276	16.4	16.7	100
2021	242	14.7	16.4	100
2022	237	18.5	12.7	100
2023	224	17.2	13.0	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 Raines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	673	28.2	23.8	n/a
1991	689	28.0	24.6	n/a
1992	625	24.0	26.0	61.1
1993	630	33.0	19.1	63.3
1994	631	29.3	21.5	63.4
1995	685	30.1	22.8	64.7
1996	685	30.1	22.8	64.7
1997	697	30.5	22.9	69.7
1998	523	25.5	20.5	69.2
1999	437	26.6	16.4	78
2000	456	26.3	17.3	78.7
2001	510	29.1	17.5	81.2
2002	482	22.7	21.2	83.2
2003	482	22.7	21.2	83.2
2004	385	22.0	17.5	91.4
2005	386	21.2	18.2	64.5
2006	354	21.8	16.2	94.6
2007	320	22.9	14.0	91.6
2008	317	21.0	15.1	94.6
2009	274	15.8	17.3	95.6
2010	251	15.4	16.2	97.6
2011	247	14.9	16.5	98.8
2012	257	15.7	16.3	98.8
2013	407	21.4	18.9	99.3
2014	429	23.0	18.6	98.8
2015	376	21.0	17.9	100
2016	341	20.0	17.0	100
2017	320	18.9	16.9	100
2018	291	18.1	16.0	100
2019	296	21.0	14.0	100
2020	276	16.4	16.7	100
2021	242	14.7	16.4	100
2022	237	18.5	12.7	100
2023	224	17.2	13.0	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 Raines Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,049
2018	$10,570
2019	$10,043
2020	$12,240
2021	$11,625
2022	$13,746

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raines Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 303^rd of 377 Elementary schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raines Elementary School)	9.8	52.9	43.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raines Elementary School)	2.5	20.6	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Raines Elementary School)	12	46.2	34.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raines Elementary School)	6.9	11.5	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Raines Elementary School)	18.9	39	20.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raines Elementary School)	21.6	11.9	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Raines Elementary School)	56.8	50	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
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	296	224	24.3%
African American	292	221	24.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Raines 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Raines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	156 Flag Chapel Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2544	224	17	13.0	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	221 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.1	358^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.2%		24.9	303^rd of 377 public elementary schools	19.6%	55	38.7	33.3	26.9	35.5	7.4	7.6	46.1	$13,746
Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	5331 Clinton Blvd.	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 487-1658	395	25	15.9	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	390 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19.9	333^rd of 390 public elementary schools	14.6%		14.1	341^st of 377 public elementary schools	9.5%	8	25.0	33.4	43.9	30.1	32.0	24.2	60.6	$11,890
John Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 John Hopkins Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2540	280	23	12.1	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	277 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15	349^th of 390 public elementary schools	10.5%		45.7	204^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.9%	145	46.0	15.7	30.0	4.0	15.6	10.0	65.0	$14,208
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	472 Mt Vernon Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5308	248	21	11.7	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	237 (95.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	44.2	222^nd of 390 public elementary schools	43.1%		53.8	166^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.0%	56	54.6	51.6	47.6	43.2	29.0	42.8	85.7	$13,215
Clausell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	231	19	12.0	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	224 (97.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.7	265^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	45.9	58.8	32.4	37.8	41.2	14.7	58.9	$13,661
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$13,715
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	463	31	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	391 (84.4%)	69 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.2	337^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.6%	42	32.2	25.4	27.5	21.4	15.9	17.5	40.0	$12,487
Clinton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	501 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-5205	712	65	10.8	99.6%	225 (31.6%)	391 (54.9%)	24 (3.4%)	35 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)								(n/a)								$10,202
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oakpark Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	290	24	12.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%		38.7	239^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.6%	104	31.7	41.0	40.0	22.0	7.7	40.0	43.3	$13,083
Eastside Elementary	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	761	50	15.2	99.6%	231 (30.4%)	438 (57.6%)	22 (2.9%)	51 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%		93.2	13^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.6%	1		81.9	68.2		88.0	86.2	89.2	$8,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Raines Elementary School

Is Raines Elementary School a good school?

Raines Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Raines Elementary School?

Students at Raines Elementary School are 99% African American.

How many students attend Raines Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Raines Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Raines Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Provine High School

What district is Raines Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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