Northshore Elementary

Summary:

Northshore Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandon, Mississippi, serving 551 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Northshore Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 16th out of over 390 schools in the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Northshore students outperform the Rankin County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 72.6% in the district and 57.7% statewide.

Despite Northshore Elementary's academic success, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as over 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students raises questions about the school's strategies for supporting these students and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities. Additionally, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of white students, which may suggest the need for the school to examine its practices and policies to promote a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. When compared to other elementary schools in the region, Northshore stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in most subject areas, highlighting its potential to serve as a model for other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 110 Northshore Parkway
       Brandon, MS  39047


(601) 992-5279

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,758 Help


Students who attend Northshore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Rankin Middle School
High:    Northwest Rankin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
African American:
15.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northshore Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), African American (15.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northshore Elementary is 12.5, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northshore Elementary is $7,758. 9 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rankin County School District:

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


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Rank History for Northshore Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 83.65 46th 394 88.3%
2009 88.93 27th 392 93.1%
2010 89.59 25th 403 93.8%
2011 87.05 35th 418 91.6%
2012 91.17 24th 414 94.2%
2013 89.30 27th 408 93.4%
2014 86.76 27th 394 93.1%
2015 92.77 19th 402 95.3%
2016 96.08 6th 394 98.5%
2017 96.77 7th 406 98.3%
2018 97.39 3rd 404 99.3%
2019 97.31 3rd 397 99.2%
2021 97.97 3rd 381 99.2%
2022 97.62 3rd 382 99.2%
2023 96.44 4th 377 98.9%
2024 92.59 16th 390 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northshore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 512 146 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 570 133 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2007 602 131 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2008 612 144 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2009 505 67 11 5 1 0 0 0 589
2010 523 71 12 3 0 0 2 0 611
2011 544 76 16 9 0 0 1 0 646
2012 535 77 17 9 0 1 1 0 640
2013 506 93 11 7 0 0 3 0 620
2014 587 104 15 11 0 0 11 0 728
2015 564 87 11 9 0 0 14 0 685
2016 520 112 12 7 0 0 22 0 673
2017 548 105 8 4 1 0 20 0 686
2018 529 93 4 12 1 0 17 0 656
2019 534 116 5 12 3 0 19 0 689
2020 496 119 4 10 3 0 15 0 647
2021 493 95 10 7 1 0 21 0 627
2022 432 80 6 13 1 0 17 0 549
2023 419 85 7 12 0 0 28 0 551

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 Northshore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 667 34.1 19.6 19.5
2006 715 36.1 19.8 22.8
2007 745 37.0 20.1 21.6
2008 773 40.7 19.0 22
2009 589 32.0 18.4 15.6
2010 611 34.1 17.8 16.5
2011 646 33.8 19.0 18.4
2012 640 34.7 18.4 17.2
2013 620 34.0 18.2 21.3
2014 728 37.9 19.1 24.5
2015 685 37.0 18.5 22.3
2016 673 39.0 17.2 21
2017 686 42.2 16.2 21
2018 656 42.5 15.4 20.3
2019 689 42.7 16.1 21.6
2020 647 42.5 15.2 24
2021 627 41.4 15.1 99.5
2022 549 36.4 15.0 99.5
2023 551 43.7 12.5 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 Northshore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 667 34.1 19.6 19.5
2006 715 36.1 19.8 22.8
2007 745 37.0 20.1 21.6
2008 773 40.7 19.0 22
2009 589 32.0 18.4 15.6
2010 611 34.1 17.8 16.5
2011 646 33.8 19.0 18.4
2012 640 34.7 18.4 17.2
2013 620 34.0 18.2 21.3
2014 728 37.9 19.1 24.5
2015 685 37.0 18.5 22.3
2016 673 39.0 17.2 21
2017 686 42.2 16.2 21
2018 656 42.5 15.4 20.3
2019 689 42.7 16.1 21.6
2020 647 42.5 15.2 24
2021 627 41.4 15.1 99.5
2022 549 36.4 15.0 99.5
2023 551 43.7 12.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northshore Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (4.0%) $7,445 (96.0%) $7,758

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northshore Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 377 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary)82.380
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)59.565.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary)87.596.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.966
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary)78.873.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)63.168.1
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary)86.587.7
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)65.574.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore Elementary)74.782.4
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)62.970.6
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northshore Elementary)83.789.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.763.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Northshore Elementary)82.894.6
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)75.478.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689551
 20%
African American11685
 26.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White534419
 21.5%
Two or More Races1928
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%99.5%
 77.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northshore Elementary

Students who attend Northshore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Rankin Middle School
High : Northwest Rankin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Northshore Elementary.

Students at Northshore Elementary are 76% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Yes! Northshore Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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