Puckett Elementary School

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Puckett Elementary School ranks 71 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Puckett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Puckett, Mississippi, 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. With a student population of 380, Puckett Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests and ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Mississippi.

Puckett Elementary's test scores are particularly impressive, with 71.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57.1%. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's ranking, which has placed it in the top 17% of elementary schools statewide in recent years. Interestingly, Puckett Elementary's student population is predominantly White (77.11%), which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Brandon Elementary, which has a 59.51% White student population.

Despite the high academic performance, Puckett Elementary serves a student population with a remarkably high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 in 2022-2023 may be a contributing factor to its success, as it is lower than some nearby schools like Stonebridge Elementary (16.1) and Rouse Elementary (11.8). Puckett Elementary's spending per student ($8,473 in 2018-2019) is also on par with the nearby schools in the Rankin County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151

(601) 825-6140

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,216

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

African American:

18.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Puckett Elementary School ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.9. (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 Puckett Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rankin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), African American (18.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puckett Elementary School is 14.1. 11 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Puckett Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puckett Elementary School is $10,216. 9 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Puckett 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 Puckett Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2017	62.26	145^th	406	64.3%
2018	72.53	103^rd	404	74.5%
2019	66.78	124^th	397	68.8%
2021	74.71	92^nd	381	75.9%
2022	79.02	70^th	382	81.7%
2023	78.58	65^th	377	82.8%
2024	77.90	71^st	390	81.8%

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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 Puckett Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	309	84	3	4	400
2016	286	86	0	7	379
2017	282	92	0	9	383
2018	262	97	0	4	363
2019	299	96	1	4	400
2020	299	85	0	6	390
2021	279	63	0	9	351
2022	286	67	0	12	365
2023	293	70	1	16	380

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 Puckett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	400	25.0	16.0	50.8
2016	379	23.0	16.4	51.7
2017	383	23.9	15.9	53.8
2018	363	23.7	15.2	55.6
2019	400	26.7	14.9	54
2020	390	27.0	14.4	49.5
2021	351	24.7	14.1	99.1
2022	365	23.6	15.4	99.2
2023	380	26.8	14.1	99.2

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 Puckett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	400	25.0	16.0	50.8
2016	379	23.0	16.4	51.7
2017	383	23.9	15.9	53.8
2018	363	23.7	15.2	55.6
2019	400	26.7	14.9	54
2020	390	27.0	14.4	49.5
2021	351	24.7	14.1	99.1
2022	365	23.6	15.4	99.2
2023	380	26.8	14.1	99.2

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 Puckett Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,768
2018	$8,474
2019	$8,843
2020	$9,885
2021	$9,790
2022	$10,216

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puckett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 377 Elementary schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puckett Elementary School)	43.7	68.2	24.5%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	41.7	56.8	15.1%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	42.9	69.9	27%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	62.5	83	20.5%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	50	60	10%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	46.9	41.8	5.1%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	81.3	78.2	3.1%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	37.2	54.1	16.9%
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 (Puckett Elementary School)	62.8	63.9	1.1%
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	400	380	5%
African American	96	70	27.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	299	293	2%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	99.2%	45.2%

Schools Near Puckett 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
Puckett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6382 Hwy 18	Puckett	39151	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 825-6140	380	27	14.1	99.2%	293 (77.1%)	70 (18.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	77.9	71^st of 390 public elementary schools	81.8%		78.6	65^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.8%	6	61.4	71.4	62.9	40.0	65.9	66.7	81.5	61.8	90.8	$10,216
Mendenhall Elementary School	Public	K-5	814 East Street	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2621	579	42	13.7	99.5%	280 (48.4%)	270 (46.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	28.3	288^th of 390 public elementary schools	26.2%		34.1	260^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.0%	28	40.9	43.5	32.5		43.1	51.7	27.7		55.4	$10,666
Magee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1035 Goodwater Rd NW	Magee	39111	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 849-3601	504	40	12.5	99.4%	179 (35.5%)	268 (53.2%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	31.6	274^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.7%		33.5	266^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.4%	8	39.2	56.9	38.3		25.3	44.4	43.2		58.0	$11,632
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
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
Raleigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 White Oak Avenue	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 782-9507	587	38	15.2	99.5%	421 (71.7%)	150 (25.6%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	67.1	125^th of 390 public elementary schools	67.9%		53.8	167^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.7%	42	67.5	55.4	56.3	45.8	77.0	54.3	50.0	61.4	73.5	$8,840
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Puckett Elementary School

What district is Puckett Elementary School in?

Rankin County School District

What is the racial makeup of Puckett Elementary School?

Students at Puckett Elementary School are 77% White, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Puckett Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Puckett Elementary School.

Is Puckett Elementary School a good school?

Puckett Elementary School ranks 71^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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