Luther Branson School

Q: Is Luther Branson School a good school?

Luther Branson School ranks 43 rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Luther Branson School is an elementary school in Canton, Mississippi, serving 158 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Canton Public School District, which is ranked 17 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Despite having a student population that is 97.47% African American and over 98% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Luther Branson School consistently outperforms the state and Madison County School District averages in proficiency rates for MAAP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 7.9 over the past three years, suggests effective resource allocation and individualized attention for its economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools like Madison Crossing Elementary and Pisgah Elementary, Luther Branson School stands out for its exceptional test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 5th grade Science, Luther Branson School had a proficiency rate of 88.9% in 2023-2024, compared to the Madison County School District average of 82.9% and the state average of 71.2%. This consistent high performance, despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, makes Luther Branson School an interesting case study for understanding effective educational practices in challenging socioeconomic environments.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046

(601) 859-2743

District: Madison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,280

Students who attend Luther Branson School usually attend:

Middle:	Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High:	Velma Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

White:

1.3%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Luther Branson School ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.58. (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 (97.5%), White (1.3%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luther Branson School is 7.3, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Luther Branson School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther Branson School is $20,280, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Madison County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Luther Branson School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County School District 17^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Luther Branson School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	59.81	155^th	394	60.7%
2009	61.58	151^st	392	61.5%
2010	71.64	103^rd	403	74.4%
2011	71.03	100^th	418	76.1%
2012	67.69	130^th	414	68.6%
2013	79.38	72^nd	408	82.4%
2014	78.95	59^th	394	85.0%
2015	71.69	95^th	402	76.4%
2016	72.86	91^st	394	76.9%
2017	87.75	33^rd	406	91.9%
2018	77.20	75^th	404	81.4%
2019	82.90	57^th	397	85.6%
2021	77.83	81^st	381	78.7%
2022	88.29	30^th	382	92.1%
2023	84.57	41^st	377	89.1%
2024	85.58	43^rd	390	89.0%

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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 Luther Branson School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	6	480	0	0	n/a	n/a	486
1991	6	309	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1992	7	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1993	18	324	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
1994	18	306	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1995	7	300	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1996	7	300	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1997	8	306	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1998	9	324	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1999	7	290	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
2000	4	296	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
2001	4	298	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
2002	14	337	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
2003	14	337	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
2004	9	341	0	0	n/a	n/a	350
2005	5	317	0	0	n/a	n/a	322
2006	14	321	0	0	n/a	n/a	335
2007	12	315	0	0	n/a	n/a	327
2008	9	305	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2009	13	299	0	0	0	0	312
2010	11	276	0	0	0	1	288
2011	8	263	0	0	0	1	272
2012	15	281	0	0	0	2	298
2013	7	256	0	0	0	1	264
2014	6	247	0	0	0	1	254
2015	9	230	1	0	0	1	241
2016	5	232	1	0	0	1	239
2017	8	223	0	0	0	3	234
2018	4	238	0	1	0	2	245
2019	6	203	0	2	0	2	213
2020	5	182	0	2	0	1	190
2021	3	166	0	2	0	0	171
2022	3	146	0	2	0	1	152
2023	2	154	0	1	0	1	158

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 Luther Branson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	486	25.1	19.3	n/a
1991	315	20.8	15.1	n/a
1992	303	19.0	15.9	42.6
1993	342	19.0	18.0	40.6
1994	324	21.9	14.8	38.9
1995	307	20.5	15.0	32.6
1996	307	20.5	15.0	32.6
1997	314	20.3	15.5	30.9
1998	333	19.4	17.2	27.6
1999	297	19.3	15.4	32.7
2000	300	20.0	15.0	29.3
2001	302	23.0	13.1	31.1
2002	351	20.9	16.8	31.6
2003	351	20.9	16.8	31.6
2004	350	23.2	15.1	63.4
2005	322	19.3	16.7	94.1
2006	335	18.7	17.9	94.6
2007	327	21.1	15.5	95.7
2008	314	16.5	19.0	94.9
2009	312	18.0	17.3	96.8
2010	288	16.5	17.4	95.8
2011	272	15.9	17.0	94.9
2012	298	18.2	16.3	95.6
2013	264	17.2	15.3	95.8
2014	254	15.5	16.3	94.1
2015	241	18.0	13.3	95
2016	239	17.0	14.0	96.2
2017	234	16.8	13.8	95.3
2018	245	19.1	12.7	93.5
2019	213	19.3	11.0	97.2
2020	190	18.1	10.4	96.3
2021	171	23.5	7.2	98.2
2022	152	19.2	7.9	98
2023	158	21.5	7.3	98.1

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 Luther Branson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	486	25.1	19.3	n/a
1991	315	20.8	15.1	n/a
1992	303	19.0	15.9	42.6
1993	342	19.0	18.0	40.6
1994	324	21.9	14.8	38.9
1995	307	20.5	15.0	32.6
1996	307	20.5	15.0	32.6
1997	314	20.3	15.5	30.9
1998	333	19.4	17.2	27.6
1999	297	19.3	15.4	32.7
2000	300	20.0	15.0	29.3
2001	302	23.0	13.1	31.1
2002	351	20.9	16.8	31.6
2003	351	20.9	16.8	31.6
2004	350	23.2	15.1	63.4
2005	322	19.3	16.7	94.1
2006	335	18.7	17.9	94.6
2007	327	21.1	15.5	95.7
2008	314	16.5	19.0	94.9
2009	312	18.0	17.3	96.8
2010	288	16.5	17.4	95.8
2011	272	15.9	17.0	94.9
2012	298	18.2	16.3	95.6
2013	264	17.2	15.3	95.8
2014	254	15.5	16.3	94.1
2015	241	18.0	13.3	95
2016	239	17.0	14.0	96.2
2017	234	16.8	13.8	95.3
2018	245	19.1	12.7	93.5
2019	213	19.3	11.0	97.2
2020	190	18.1	10.4	96.3
2021	171	23.5	7.2	98.2
2022	152	19.2	7.9	98
2023	158	21.5	7.3	98.1

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 Luther Branson School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,870
2018	$12,369
2019	$14,366
2020	$16,221
2021	$18,375
2022	$20,280

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Luther Branson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 377 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Luther Branson School)	60.6	59.1	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	71.7	72.7	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Luther Branson School)	60.5	54.5	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	72.2	70.2	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Branson School)	57.2	64.7	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	70.7	72	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Luther Branson School)	50	82.4	32.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	66.5	76.5	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Branson School)	72.4	76	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County School District)	62.3	70	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Luther Branson School)	86.2	88	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County School District)	56.4	67.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Luther Branson School)	89.6	88	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Madison County School District)	73.6	79.2	5.6%
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	213	158	25.8%
African American	203	154	24.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	2	66.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.2%	98.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Luther Branson 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Luther Branson School	Public	PK, KG-5	3903 Highway 16 E	Canton	39046	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2743	158	22	7.3	98.1%	2 (1.3%)	154 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	85.6	43^rd of 390 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.6	41^st of 377 public elementary schools	89.1%	2	64.7	68.4	66.7		76.5	79.0	77.8		88.9	$20,280
Camden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4784 Hwy 43 North	Camden	39045	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2833	108	16	6.8	97.2%	0 (0.0%)	105 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	63.9	141^st of 390 public elementary schools	63.8%		70.2	106^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.9%	35	56.3	76.9	36.4		93.8	61.6	63.7		54.6	$24,013
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 407-1810	373	26	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	325 (87.1%)	43 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31.8	273^rd of 390 public elementary schools	30.0%		33.3	267^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.2%	6	44.5	37.3	47.4		20.7	33.9	48.3		67.2	$12,409
Canton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Vanburen Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-2400	391	28	13.9	100.0%	6 (1.5%)	252 (64.5%)	128 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	32.2	270^th of 390 public elementary schools	30.8%		37	251^st of 377 public elementary schools	33.4%	19	26.1	51.5	42.0		27.5	30.9	53.1		73.4	$12,377
Pisgah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 829-2937	507	37	13.6	99.4%	422 (83.2%)	52 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	79.4	64^th of 390 public elementary schools	83.6%		85.4	35^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.7%	29	78.7	81.6	64.0	53.3	58.2	72.3	46.7	66.7	85.4	$9,927
Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	505 South Union Street	Canton	39046	Madison County	Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 206-4544	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mc Neal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 Martin Luther King Drive	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-3654	410	25	16.6	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	364 (88.8%)	42 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$10,960
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	362	27	13.2	100.0%	6 (1.7%)	328 (90.6%)	20 (5.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.1	211^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	53.5	51.9	65.7		25.3	38.9	57.1		91.4	$12,204
Leake Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	603 Hwy. 16 West	Carthage	39051	Leake County	Leake County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 267-9148	860	68	12.6	100.0%	137 (15.9%)	506 (58.8%)	190 (22.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	24.6	307^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.3%		18.9	328^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.0%	21	34.1	40.7	38.3		23.8	28.3	36.7		69.2	$10,872
Madison Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Yandell Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-7710	775	49	15.9	99.6%	332 (42.8%)	368 (47.5%)	26 (3.4%)	31 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.2%)	78	70^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.1%		73.3	86^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.2%	16	70.3	69.6	56.7		69.0	61.7	74.0		79.5	$9,635

Frequently Asked Questions about Luther Branson School

Is Luther Branson School a good school?

Luther Branson School ranks 43^rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Luther Branson School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Luther Branson School.

What schools do graduates of Luther Branson School attend?

Students who attend Luther Branson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
High : Velma Jackson High School

What district is Luther Branson School in?

Madison County School District

What is the racial makeup of Luther Branson School?

Students at Luther Branson School are 97% African American, 1% White.

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