Brandon Elementary

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743 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Brandon Elementary School, located at 125 Overby Street in Brandon, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rankin County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured learning environment that focuses on the academic and social development of its young students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere designed to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its academic programs, Brandon Elementary plays an active role in the local community, maintaining a commitment to student engagement and parental involvement. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to instill a love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its students. For families seeking more specific information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official web presence through the Rankin County School District portal.

743

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	30
Black	225
Asian	10
Two or More	42

White
436 (58.7%)
Black
225 (30.3%)
Two or More
42 (5.7%)
Hispanic
30 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)825-4706
Website:	http://bes.rcsd.ms/?_gl=17xwdzk_gaMTc4NDY4NTU2MS4xNzIxOTE4NTU2_ga_XQHQCSE095*MTcyNTQ3NDcwNS4xMT
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 376

Grade 5 367

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brandon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	376
Grade 5	367

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brandon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	51.5%
Male	360	48.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Richland Upper Elementary

Rankin County School District

480 Students

175 Wilson Dr
Richland, MS 39218 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 6th