Rankin Elementary School

1908 Forrest Street
Tupelo, MS 38801

www.tupeloschools.com

375 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Rankin Elementary School is a public school located in Tupelo, Mississippi, and is part of the Tupelo Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic development and character building. Its curriculum is designed to meet Mississippi state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and growth during their formative years.

As part of the Tupelo Public School District, Rankin Elementary benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for its dedication to fostering a collaborative partnership between teachers, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—alongside enrichment opportunities, the school strives to create a well-rounded learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

375

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rankin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	44
Black	190
Asian	4
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Black
190 (50.7%)
White
120 (32.0%)
Hispanic
44 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.3%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tupelo Public School District
Phone:	(662)841-8950
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rankin Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	133
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rankin Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	55.7%
Male	166	44.3%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th