Puckett Elementary

Rankin County School District
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
351 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Puckett Elementary School is a public institution located in Puckett, Mississippi, serving as part of the Rankin County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides educational programming for elementary-aged students, emphasizing foundational academic development and a supportive learning environment. The school is integrated into the larger district framework, which aims to provide consistent curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and resources for students throughout the Rankin County area.

The school functions as a central pillar of the small town of Puckett, fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and local families. By leveraging the resources of the Rankin County School District, Puckett Elementary focuses on preparing its student body for their transition into secondary education. Their online presence serves as a portal for parents to stay informed about district policies, school-wide events, and academic calendars, ensuring that the school remains accessible and transparent for the community it serves.
351
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    281 (80.1%)
  • Black
    52 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.4%)
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)825-6140
Website: http://www.rcsd.ms/Domain/28
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 36
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mendenhall Elementary School
Simpson County School District
598 Students
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114 (9.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th