Rankin Elementary School

1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 337 students in grades 3-5, Rankin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rankin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Rankin Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rankin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rankin Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#196 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
5%
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Black
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Rankin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rankin Elementary School's ranking?
Rankin Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Rankin Elementary School often compared to?
Rankin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saltillo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?
337 students attend Rankin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rankin Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rankin Elementary School offer ?
Rankin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Rankin Elementary School part of?
Rankin Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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