Rowan Elementary

500 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

www.hattiesburgpsd.com

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rowan Elementary School, located on Martin Luther King Drive in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Hattiesburg Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the foundational literacy and numeracy skills necessary for long-term student success. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Rowan Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Hattiesburg community. By maintaining an active presence in the district, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and school pride. Through various programs and initiatives, Rowan Elementary strives to cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring that each student is equipped with the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

425

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	21
Black	384
Two or More	19

Black
384 (90.4%)
Hispanic
21 (4.9%)
Two or More
19 (4.5%)
White
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:	Hattiesburg
Phone:	(601)583-0960
Website:	http://www.hattiesburgpsd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 40

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52