Ruleville Central Elementary

Sunflower County Consolidated School District

410 L F PACKER DRIVE
RULEVILLE, MS 38771

www.sunflower.k12.ms.us

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ruleville Central Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Ruleville, Mississippi, serving students within the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Situated on L F Packer Drive, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the Sunflower County school system, the institution is dedicated to fostering student growth and academic achievement within the Delta region.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment. Families and community members often utilize the district’s official website (http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us) to access resources, stay informed about district-wide policies, and monitor academic calendars. Through its commitment to local educational standards, Ruleville Central Elementary remains a vital center for early childhood development and community engagement in Ruleville.

271

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruleville Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	4
Black	259
Two or More	2

Black
259 (95.6%)
White
6 (2.2%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Phone:	(662)756-4276
Website:	http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 46