Pisgah Elementary School

Q: Is Pisgah Elementary School a good school?

Pisgah Elementary School ranks 64 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pisgah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brandon, Mississippi, serving 507 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Pisgah Elementary consistently outperforms the Rankin County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores, with 78.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 72.6% for the district and 57.7% for the state. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (83.23%) and an extremely high percentage of students (99.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, Pisgah Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students per teacher, lower than the surrounding schools in the district.

These factors suggest that Pisgah Elementary is a high-performing school that effectively supports student learning and achievement, despite serving a population with significant economic challenges. The school's consistent academic success and unique demographic profile provide valuable insights for understanding the factors that contribute to student achievement in this context. Nearby schools like Pelahatchie Elementary School, Luther Branson School, and Northwest Elementary School may offer different perspectives on educational outcomes in the Rankin County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

125 Tori Bowie Lane
Brandon, MS 39047

(601) 829-2937

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,927

Students who attend Pisgah Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pisgah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

African American:

10.3%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pisgah Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.45. (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: White (83.2%), African American (10.3%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pisgah Elementary School is 13.6. 10 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pisgah Elementary School employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pisgah Elementary School is $9,927. 10 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pisgah Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	58.50	166^th	394	57.9%
2009	55.62	183^rd	392	53.3%
2010	41.70	255^th	403	36.7%
2011	38.42	282^nd	418	32.5%
2012	47.79	219^th	414	47.1%
2013	52.50	200^th	408	51.0%
2014	48.04	215^th	394	45.4%
2015	65.35	125^th	402	68.9%
2016	71.94	96^th	394	75.6%
2017	67.42	118^th	406	70.9%
2018	70.37	113^th	404	72.0%
2019	75.05	87^th	397	78.1%
2021	83.74	52^nd	381	86.4%
2022	85.15	43^rd	382	88.7%
2023	85.36	35^th	377	90.7%
2024	79.45	64^th	390	83.6%

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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 Pisgah Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	83	108	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
1991	71	81	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
1992	83	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1993	80	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1994	120	95	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
1995	141	87	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1996	141	87	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1997	152	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1998	214	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
1999	271	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	370
2000	256	122	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
2001	256	115	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	371
2002	281	94	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	376
2003	281	94	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	376
2004	294	98	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	392
2005	305	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	401
2006	333	107	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	443
2007	364	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	474
2008	341	109	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	451
2009	343	111	0	0	0	0	0	454
2010	339	102	0	1	0	1	0	443
2011	321	94	0	3	0	1	0	419
2012	339	104	2	2	0	1	0	448
2013	354	105	1	4	0	1	0	465
2014	336	88	0	7	0	0	2	433
2015	328	70	0	4	0	0	6	408
2016	349	81	0	5	0	0	7	442
2017	345	66	1	6	2	1	8	429
2018	369	61	1	5	2	1	4	443
2019	384	66	1	3	0	0	5	459
2020	396	62	1	1	0	0	15	475
2021	405	57	1	1	0	0	13	477
2022	425	48	1	2	0	0	18	494
2023	422	52	1	1	0	0	31	507

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 Pisgah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	191	12.7	15.0	n/a
1991	154	10.5	14.6	n/a
1992	164	9.8	16.7	26.2
1993	157	9.1	17.3	26.1
1994	215	13.5	15.9	25.6
1995	228	13.7	16.6	25.9
1996	228	13.7	16.6	25.9
1997	234	13.7	17.1	25.2
1998	355	18.0	19.7	25.9
1999	370	19.5	19.0	32.2
2000	378	19.7	19.2	32.5
2001	371	21.7	17.1	33.2
2002	376	18.6	20.2	35.1
2003	376	18.6	20.2	35.1
2004	392	19.2	20.4	58.9
2005	401	22.6	17.7	57.6
2006	443	21.5	20.6	62.1
2007	474	22.8	20.8	57.6
2008	451	23.7	19.0	59.4
2009	454	24.9	18.2	60.8
2010	443	24.0	18.4	64.3
2011	419	25.7	16.2	61.3
2012	448	24.5	18.2	60.9
2013	465	25.5	18.2	62.8
2014	433	27.6	15.6	61.7
2015	408	29.0	14.0	58.8
2016	442	28.0	15.7	60.4
2017	429	25.1	17.0	56.2
2018	443	27.0	16.3	57.3
2019	459	28.8	15.9	52.5
2020	475	27.1	17.4	53.7
2021	477	26.9	17.6	99.4
2022	494	28.9	17.0	99.4
2023	507	37.1	13.6	99.4

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 Pisgah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	191	12.7	15.0	n/a
1991	154	10.5	14.6	n/a
1992	164	9.8	16.7	26.2
1993	157	9.1	17.3	26.1
1994	215	13.5	15.9	25.6
1995	228	13.7	16.6	25.9
1996	228	13.7	16.6	25.9
1997	234	13.7	17.1	25.2
1998	355	18.0	19.7	25.9
1999	370	19.5	19.0	32.2
2000	378	19.7	19.2	32.5
2001	371	21.7	17.1	33.2
2002	376	18.6	20.2	35.1
2003	376	18.6	20.2	35.1
2004	392	19.2	20.4	58.9
2005	401	22.6	17.7	57.6
2006	443	21.5	20.6	62.1
2007	474	22.8	20.8	57.6
2008	451	23.7	19.0	59.4
2009	454	24.9	18.2	60.8
2010	443	24.0	18.4	64.3
2011	419	25.7	16.2	61.3
2012	448	24.5	18.2	60.9
2013	465	25.5	18.2	62.8
2014	433	27.6	15.6	61.7
2015	408	29.0	14.0	58.8
2016	442	28.0	15.7	60.4
2017	429	25.1	17.0	56.2
2018	443	27.0	16.3	57.3
2019	459	28.8	15.9	52.5
2020	475	27.1	17.4	53.7
2021	477	26.9	17.6	99.4
2022	494	28.9	17.0	99.4
2023	507	37.1	13.6	99.4

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 Pisgah Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,313
2018	$8,415
2019	$8,396
2020	$8,887
2021	$9,131
2022	$9,927

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pisgah Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 35^th of 377 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah Elementary School)	59.7	72	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	59.5	65.3	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Elementary School)	57.9	61.8	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.9	66	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah Elementary School)	50.8	75.4	24.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	63.1	68.1	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Elementary School)	49.2	79.7	30.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	65.5	74.9	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah Elementary School)	61.3	77.6	16.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	62.9	70.6	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Elementary School)	43.5	61.2	17.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	61.7	63.1	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pisgah Elementary School)	75.8	79.1	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)	75.4	78.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pisgah Elementary School)	46	60.8	14.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	44.3	55.3	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Elementary School)	63.5	55.7	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	68.6	62.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	459	507	10.5%
African American	66	52	21.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	384	422	9.9%
Two or More Races	5	31	520%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.5%	99.4%	46.9%

Schools Near Pisgah 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
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
Northshore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Northshore Parkway	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5279	551	44	12.5	99.5%	419 (76.0%)	85 (15.4%)	12 (2.2%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	92.6	16^th of 390 public elementary schools	95.9%		96.4	4^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.9%	12	88.7	84.6	65.5		95.3	90.5	74.7		83.9	$10,420
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	171 Oakdale Road	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5442	532	39	13.5	99.4%	329 (61.8%)	148 (27.8%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	88.7	28^th of 390 public elementary schools	92.8%		86.4	34^th of 377 public elementary schools	91.0%	6	70.7	78.9	62.2		82.7	87.4	73.2		87.8	$9,780
Highland Bluff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5970 Hwy 25	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-5168	577	44	13.1	99.5%	332 (57.5%)	159 (27.6%)	12 (2.1%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.2%)	76.7	77^th of 390 public elementary schools	80.3%		78.9	62^nd of 377 public elementary schools	83.6%	15	80.0	70.6	55.0		67.7	70.6	65.2		73.0	$10,397
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Vine Dr.	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-0924	495	39	12.6	99.4%	250 (50.5%)	163 (32.9%)	7 (1.4%)	20 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.1%)	87.5	33^rd of 390 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.5	20^th of 377 public elementary schools	94.7%	13	75.3	81.2	73.7		66.3	82.4	67.1		85.6	$10,356
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
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
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
Pelahatchie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	213-B Brooks Street	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8060	405	32	12.6	99.3%	295 (72.8%)	73 (18.0%)	16 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	54.4	181^st of 390 public elementary schools	53.6%		55.5	160^th of 377 public elementary schools	57.6%	21	68.7	43.7	46.8	42.7	37.2	41.7	44.7	65.6	80.8	$10,769
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)

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What schools do graduates of Pisgah Elementary School attend?

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

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Is Pisgah Elementary School a good school?

Pisgah Elementary School ranks 64^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pisgah Elementary School?

Students at Pisgah Elementary School are 83% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Pisgah Elementary School in?

Rankin County School District

How many students attend Pisgah Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Pisgah Elementary School.

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