Pisgah Elementary

www.rcsd.ms/~web48/

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pisgah Elementary School, located at 125 Pisgah High Road in Brandon, Mississippi, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Rankin County School District. Situated in a rural, close-knit area, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and character development for its young students. It shares a campus and a strong sense of school spirit with Pisgah High School, creating a cohesive "Dragons" community that spans from elementary through the secondary grades.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond the classroom, Pisgah Elementary is highly regarded for its community involvement and the active engagement of parents and local stakeholders. By focusing on a combination of rigorous standards, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while upholding the values of the surrounding Rankin County area.

556

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pisgah Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	16
Black	59
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
451 (81.1%)
Black
59 (10.6%)
Two or More
28 (5.0%)
Hispanic
16 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)829-2937
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web48/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 77