McLaurin Elementary School

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McLaurin Elementary School ranks 126 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McLaurin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Rankin County School District in Florence, Mississippi, with a student population of 581.

While McLaurin Elementary is part of a generally high-performing school district, the school faces some unique challenges. It has consistently had over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while above the state average, lag behind the district and other nearby high-performing schools, especially in math and science. McLaurin Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined from a high of 114 out of 394 elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 126 out of 390 in the most recent year, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (12.9) compared to the surrounding schools, which may impact the level of individual attention students receive.

On a positive note, McLaurin Elementary has a more racially diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. However, schools like Brandon Elementary and Florence Elementary, which are also part of the Rankin County School District, consistently outperform McLaurin Elementary on state assessments, particularly in math and science. The higher spending per student at McLaurin Elementary ($8,146) compared to the surrounding schools may indicate that additional resources and targeted interventions are needed to help improve academic outcomes and close the performance gap.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073

(601) 845-2127

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,288

Students who attend McLaurin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

McLaurin Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

African American:

16.4%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McLaurin Elementary School ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.04. (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 (70.1%), African American (16.4%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McLaurin Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 6^th best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare McLaurin Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McLaurin Elementary School is $10,288. 8 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McLaurin 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 McLaurin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	59.50	158^th	394	59.9%
2009	64.55	134^th	392	65.8%
2010	49.76	210^th	403	47.9%
2011	41.62	263^rd	418	37.1%
2012	36.51	281^st	414	32.1%
2013	58.82	165^th	408	59.6%
2014	65.84	132^nd	394	66.5%
2015	66.97	115^th	402	71.4%
2016	68.44	114^th	394	71.1%
2017	49.51	196^th	406	51.7%
2018	48.12	213^th	404	47.3%
2019	50.59	204^th	397	48.6%
2021	65.64	127^th	381	66.7%
2022	60.89	152^nd	382	60.2%
2023	58.98	149^th	377	60.5%
2024	67.04	126^th	390	67.7%

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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 McLaurin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	412	109	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1996	412	109	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1997	391	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1998	369	118	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	490
1999	364	129	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	497
2000	429	156	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	589
2001	476	157	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	639
2002	475	125	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	607
2003	475	125	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	607
2004	573	142	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	727
2005	555	135	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	704
2006	563	154	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	735
2007	547	135	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	696
2008	591	132	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	736
2009	595	128	1	29	1	0	0	754
2010	528	150	2	24	0	0	6	710
2011	541	145	2	17	0	1	1	707
2012	537	140	6	15	0	1	3	702
2013	540	134	4	16	0	0	3	697
2014	516	132	3	15	0	1	8	675
2015	529	127	4	15	1	0	2	678
2016	522	135	4	14	0	2	6	683
2017	519	131	4	15	0	2	6	677
2018	518	117	4	19	0	3	15	676
2019	472	109	2	21	0	2	23	629
2020	449	97	2	27	1	0	40	616
2021	393	97	1	27	1	0	28	547
2022	396	93	1	28	4	0	34	556
2023	407	95	1	28	2	0	48	581

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 McLaurin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	522	26.5	19.7	25.7
1996	522	26.5	19.7	25.7
1997	522	26.7	19.6	25.3
1998	490	24.7	19.8	25.9
1999	497	26.0	19.1	32
2000	589	33.8	17.4	32.4
2001	639	33.9	18.8	33.3
2002	607	32.5	18.7	34.9
2003	607	32.5	18.7	34.9
2004	727	36.8	19.8	65.5
2005	704	38.0	18.5	61.8
2006	735	34.9	21.1	68.6
2007	696	40.8	17.1	69.4
2008	736	40.6	18.1	64.9
2009	754	41.0	18.4	68.6
2010	710	40.1	17.6	71.5
2011	707	37.8	18.6	73.8
2012	702	39.7	17.6	73.4
2013	697	37.5	18.5	73.3
2014	675	37.5	17.9	75.4
2015	678	38.0	17.8	75.7
2016	683	40.0	17.0	76.9
2017	677	41.4	16.3	77.7
2018	676	40.4	16.7	79.6
2019	629	39.5	15.8	78.2
2020	616	38.0	16.1	79.1
2021	547	37.1	14.7	99.5
2022	556	39.2	14.1	99.5
2023	581	45.0	12.9	99.5

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 McLaurin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	522	26.5	19.7	25.7
1996	522	26.5	19.7	25.7
1997	522	26.7	19.6	25.3
1998	490	24.7	19.8	25.9
1999	497	26.0	19.1	32
2000	589	33.8	17.4	32.4
2001	639	33.9	18.8	33.3
2002	607	32.5	18.7	34.9
2003	607	32.5	18.7	34.9
2004	727	36.8	19.8	65.5
2005	704	38.0	18.5	61.8
2006	735	34.9	21.1	68.6
2007	696	40.8	17.1	69.4
2008	736	40.6	18.1	64.9
2009	754	41.0	18.4	68.6
2010	710	40.1	17.6	71.5
2011	707	37.8	18.6	73.8
2012	702	39.7	17.6	73.4
2013	697	37.5	18.5	73.3
2014	675	37.5	17.9	75.4
2015	678	38.0	17.8	75.7
2016	683	40.0	17.0	76.9
2017	677	41.4	16.3	77.7
2018	676	40.4	16.7	79.6
2019	629	39.5	15.8	78.2
2020	616	38.0	16.1	79.1
2021	547	37.1	14.7	99.5
2022	556	39.2	14.1	99.5
2023	581	45.0	12.9	99.5

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 McLaurin Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,524
2018	$8,146
2019	$8,402
2020	$9,778
2021	$10,052
2022	$10,288

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McLaurin Elementary 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 204^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 377 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLaurin Elementary School)	42.7	63.1	20.4%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	34.6	65.5	30.9%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	51.7	50.7	1%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	45.5	58	12.5%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	39.7	54.4	14.7%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	39.1	30.8	8.3%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	65.1	55.5	9.6%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	24.2	43.6	19.4%
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 (McLaurin Elementary School)	47.3	52	4.7%
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	629	581	7.6%
African American	109	95	12.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	21	28	33.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	472	407	13.8%
Two or More Races	23	48	108.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	99.5%	21.3%

Schools Near McLaurin 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
McLaurin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2693 Star Road	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 845-2127	581	45	12.9	99.5%	407 (70.1%)	95 (16.4%)	28 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.3%)	67	126^th of 390 public elementary schools	67.7%		59	149^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.5%	23	63.5	65.8	49.3	44.7	66.0	77.7	39.1	60.0	75.7	$10,288
Steen's Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-5724	581	43	13.4	99.5%	486 (83.6%)	71 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$10,302
Florence Elementary School	Public	3-5	285 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-8164	542	35	15.6	99.4%	455 (83.9%)	60 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	95.2	8^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.9%		95.9	7^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.1%	1	83.3	82.9	83.0		83.2	89.9	82.4		94.1	$9,702
Stonebridge Elementary	Public	2-3	115 StoneBridge Blvd.	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 824-3287	768	47	16.1	99.6%	463 (60.3%)	224 (29.2%)	7 (0.9%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.6%)								(n/a)	66.2				48.7					$9,026
Brandon Elementary School	Public	4-5	125 Overby Street	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-4706	741	50	14.8	99.6%	441 (59.5%)	228 (30.8%)	13 (1.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	86	39^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.0%		92.4	14^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.3%	25		77.2	69.9			67.4	74.3		82.0	$9,409
Richland Upper Elementary	Public	3-6	175 Wilson Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-2288	503	34	14.8	99.4%	242 (48.1%)	119 (23.7%)	75 (14.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.1%)	61.2	149^th of 390 public elementary schools	61.8%		59	148^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.7%	1	61.1	54.3	49.0	40.9	66.1	58.8	49.1	57.0	73.8	$9,638
Rouse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	151 Boyce-Thompson Drive	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5437	797	67	11.8	99.6%	442 (55.5%)	263 (33.0%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$10,793
Richland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Spell Drive	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-4375	384	34	11.1	99.2%	186 (48.4%)	87 (22.7%)	56 (14.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.8%)								(n/a)										$11,436
Pearl Upper School	Public	4-5	400 Treasure Cove	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7981	585	42	13.8	99.5%	283 (48.4%)	212 (36.2%)	47 (8.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	34 (5.8%)	70.8	106^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.8%		74.8	82^nd of 377 public elementary schools	78.2%	24		63.2	56.7			68.9	57.8		74.3	$10,011
Pearl Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	160 Mary Ann Drive	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 932-7976	782	64	12.1	99.6%	352 (45.0%)	273 (34.9%)	62 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	85 (10.9%)								(n/a)										$10,525

Frequently Asked Questions about McLaurin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of McLaurin Elementary School?

Students at McLaurin Elementary School are 70% White, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is McLaurin Elementary School in?

Rankin County School District

What schools do graduates of McLaurin Elementary School attend?

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

High : McLaurin Attendance Center

How many students attend McLaurin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended McLaurin Elementary School.

Is McLaurin Elementary School a good school?

McLaurin Elementary School ranks 126^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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