Rankin Elementary School

Q: Is Rankin Elementary School a good school?

Rankin Elementary School ranks 139 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rankin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Tupelo Public School District in Tupelo, Mississippi, with a student population of 356 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Rankin Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 66.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 55.7% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school also has a strong track record of high rankings and ratings, ranking 139 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and receiving a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Rankin has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school has an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients at 99.16%, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Rankin Elementary School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school also has a higher statewide ranking and rating than the other nearby schools, such as Lawndale Elementary School and Lawhon Elementary School. However, Rankin's high poverty rates, reflected in its exceptionally high free and reduced lunch rates, suggest that the school may face unique challenges in maintaining its academic excellence and supporting the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 841-8950

District: Tupelo Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,148

Students who attend Rankin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Milam Elementary School
	Tupelo Middle School
High:	Tupelo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.0%

White:

30.0%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rankin Elementary School ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.4. (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 (51%), White (30%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School is 10.3. 4 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rankin Elementary School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rankin Elementary School is $13,148, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tupelo Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tupelo Public School District 45^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rankin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	53.83	190^th	403	52.9%
2011	49.89	212^th	418	49.3%
2012	62.74	156^th	414	62.3%
2013	80.74	62^nd	408	84.8%
2014	89.01	20^th	394	94.9%
2015	88.82	32^nd	402	92.0%
2016	81.57	57^th	394	85.5%
2017	82.61	49^th	406	87.9%
2018	77.69	72^nd	404	82.2%
2019	77.04	77^th	397	80.6%
2021	81.38	65^th	381	82.9%
2022	75.31	87^th	382	77.2%
2023	67.32	115^th	377	69.5%
2024	64.40	139^th	390	64.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, February 27, 2009

I love Rankin Elementary! Great teachers and principal! Next year, Rankin will not be K-3, it will be higher grades. I hope Joyner is just as great! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rankin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	374	143	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	519
1991	363	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
1992	349	150	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	499
1993	387	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	540
1994	352	169	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1995	344	168	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	519
1996	344	168	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	519
1997	259	244	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	510
1998	328	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	473
1999	338	155	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	498
2000	326	146	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	477
2001	327	187	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	526
2002	183	179	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	373
2003	183	179	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	373
2004	168	135	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	320
2005	158	134	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	313
2006	142	134	8	18	0	n/a	n/a	302
2007	141	131	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	289
2008	139	140	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	294
2009	159	156	9	6	0	0	0	330
2010	199	174	11	7	0	1	7	399
2011	211	197	8	9	0	0	8	433
2012	183	203	9	15	0	0	9	419
2013	181	175	9	20	0	0	9	394
2014	170	140	9	17	0	0	13	349
2015	165	144	7	30	0	0	9	355
2016	158	183	8	34	0	0	5	388
2017	155	224	6	41	0	0	11	437
2018	147	222	7	37	0	0	15	428
2019	123	205	6	32	0	0	25	391
2020	130	187	10	27	0	0	22	376
2021	120	189	13	19	1	0	19	361
2022	119	188	12	26	1	0	12	358
2023	117	180	8	33	1	0	17	356
2024	101	172	4	33	0	0	27	337

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 Rankin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	519	25.0	20.7	n/a
1991	517	25.4	20.3	n/a
1992	499	26.0	19.1	28.1
1993	540	27.2	19.9	27.2
1994	522	26.6	19.6	28.5
1995	519	27.4	18.9	31
1996	519	27.4	18.9	31
1997	510	30.9	16.5	31.8
1998	473	28.0	16.9	32.6
1999	498	30.4	16.4	38
2000	477	29.9	16.0	39
2001	526	31.3	16.8	42
2002	373	26.5	14.1	44.2
2003	373	26.5	14.1	44.2
2004	320	24.8	12.9	50.9
2005	313	25.5	12.3	58.5
2006	302	24.8	12.2	63.2
2007	289	23.0	12.6	56.7
2008	294	23.0	12.8	54.8
2009	330	24.5	13.5	58.8
2010	399	29.6	13.4	60.7
2011	433	28.9	14.9	62.6
2012	419	28.7	14.5	67.5
2013	394	29.4	13.3	67
2014	349	25.8	13.5	61.3
2015	355	26.0	13.6	60.6
2016	388	28.0	13.8	64.9
2017	437	29.9	14.5	66.4
2018	428	30.4	14.0	68.7
2019	391	27.9	13.9	69.1
2020	376	26.8	14.0	65.4
2021	361	27.4	13.1	99.2
2022	358	30.9	11.5	99.2
2023	356	32.1	11.0	99.2
2024	337	32.6	10.3	76.6

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 Rankin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	519	25.0	20.7	n/a
1991	517	25.4	20.3	n/a
1992	499	26.0	19.1	28.1
1993	540	27.2	19.9	27.2
1994	522	26.6	19.6	28.5
1995	519	27.4	18.9	31
1996	519	27.4	18.9	31
1997	510	30.9	16.5	31.8
1998	473	28.0	16.9	32.6
1999	498	30.4	16.4	38
2000	477	29.9	16.0	39
2001	526	31.3	16.8	42
2002	373	26.5	14.1	44.2
2003	373	26.5	14.1	44.2
2004	320	24.8	12.9	50.9
2005	313	25.5	12.3	58.5
2006	302	24.8	12.2	63.2
2007	289	23.0	12.6	56.7
2008	294	23.0	12.8	54.8
2009	330	24.5	13.5	58.8
2010	399	29.6	13.4	60.7
2011	433	28.9	14.9	62.6
2012	419	28.7	14.5	67.5
2013	394	29.4	13.3	67
2014	349	25.8	13.5	61.3
2015	355	26.0	13.6	60.6
2016	388	28.0	13.8	64.9
2017	437	29.9	14.5	66.4
2018	428	30.4	14.0	68.7
2019	391	27.9	13.9	69.1
2020	376	26.8	14.0	65.4
2021	361	27.4	13.1	99.2
2022	358	30.9	11.5	99.2
2023	356	32.1	11.0	99.2
2024	337	32.6	10.3	76.6

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 Rankin Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,561
2018	$9,251
2019	$10,051
2020	$10,834
2021	$13,051
2022	$13,148

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rankin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 377 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)	66.9	61	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	56.4	51.1	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)	87.5	51.3	36.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	71.9	53.8	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)	50.4	53.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	56.6	49.5	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)	59.6	67.9	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	62.9	60.7	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin Elementary School)	49.3	57.9	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	55.1	57.1	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin Elementary School)	47	57.8	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	52.3	56.2	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Rankin Elementary School)	67.1	64.5	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Tupelo Public School District)	75.3	70.5	4.8%
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	391	356	9%
African American	205	180	12.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	32	33	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	117	4.9%
Two or More Races	25	17	32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	99.2%	30.1%

Schools Near Rankin 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Rankin Elementary School	Public	3-5	1908 Forrest Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8950	337	33	10.3	76.6%	101 (30.0%)	172 (51.0%)	33 (9.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	64.4	139^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.4%		67.3	115^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.5%	24	66.9	58.4	52.0	48.3	51.3	67.3	81.2	$13,148
Pierce Street Elementary School	Public	3-6	1008 Pierce Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8940	337	32	10.6	63.2%	117 (34.7%)	170 (50.4%)	29 (8.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	59.3	156^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.0%		71.8	96^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.5%	60	56.2	58.3	68.9	49.2	35.2	68.9	71.7	$13,885
Thomas Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	520 S Thomas Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8960	376	40	9.5	69.4%	120 (31.9%)	191 (50.8%)	24 (6.4%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$12,078
Joyner Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 Joyner Avenue	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8900	430	45	9.6	69.5%	126 (29.3%)	226 (52.6%)	32 (7.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.1%)								(n/a)								$12,162
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-2	628 Rutherford Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-6303	428	42	10.0	77.6%	87 (20.3%)	268 (62.6%)	30 (7.0%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.4%)								(n/a)								$11,273
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-1	910 North Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8870	292	35	8.4	72.9%	76 (26.0%)	170 (58.2%)	12 (4.1%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$11,476
Early Childhood Education Center	Public	PK	1402 N Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 840-5237	327	21	15.5	59.9%	115 (35.2%)	160 (48.9%)	13 (4.0%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.2%)								(n/a)								$10,815
Lawndale Elementary School	Public	3-5	1563 Mitchell Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8890	369	35	10.5	75.9%	93 (25.2%)	214 (58.0%)	31 (8.4%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.2%)	54.8	178^th of 390 public elementary schools	54.4%		58.1	151^st of 377 public elementary schools	59.9%	27	49.6	54.2	47.7	61.2	48.3	58.5	72.9	$12,861
Lawhon Elementary School	Public	2-5	140 Lake Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8910	533	43	12.5	71.3%	159 (29.8%)	304 (57.0%)	26 (4.9%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	51.7	196^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.7%		56.9	157^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.4%	39	51.7	50.3	52.8	35.3	51.9	75.0	72.5	$12,431
Verona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	212 College Ave.	Verona	38801	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 566-7266	366	34	10.7	70.2%	35 (9.6%)	287 (78.4%)	19 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	6.1	383^rd of 390 public elementary schools	1.8%		11.7	352^nd of 377 public elementary schools	6.6%	31	27.8	29.1		9.7	16.3			$11,939

Frequently Asked Questions about Rankin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Rankin Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Milam Elementary School
Middle : Tupelo Middle School
High : Tupelo High School

How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Rankin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rankin Elementary School?

Students at Rankin Elementary School are 51% African American, 30% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Rankin Elementary School in?

Tupelo Public School District

Is Rankin Elementary School a good school?

Rankin Elementary School ranks 139^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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