Northshore Elementary

www.rcsd.ms/~northshore/

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northshore Elementary School, located in Brandon, Mississippi, is a key part of the Rankin County School District. Serving a community-focused area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development for its elementary-aged students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation, preparing children for future success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Northshore Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth through community involvement and extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes effective communication with families and encourages parental participation, which helps create a cohesive school culture. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Northshore Elementary remains a prominent institution in the Brandon area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the rigorous goals set forth by the Rankin County School District.

539

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northshore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	16
Black	113
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
385 (71.4%)
Black
113 (21.0%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
Hispanic
16 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)992-5279
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~northshore/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 28

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northshore Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northshore Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	49.2%
Male	274	50.8%

Elementary School K - 3rd