RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER
RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Forrest County School District school district, located in Hattiesburg, MS with about 221 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER, located at 10 Archie Smith Road in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Forrest County School District. As an "attendance center," the school functions as a community hub for local students, typically catering to elementary and middle-grade levels, depending on current district configurations. Its location on the outskirts of Hattiesburg places it in a setting that bridges rural community values with access to the resources of the larger Forrest County educational system.
The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement alongside the personal development of its students. By maintaining a focus on consistent attendance and student engagement, Rawls Springs strives to prepare its youth for success as they transition into higher levels of secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of the Rawls Springs area, working under the broader mission of the Forrest County School District to provide quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all students.
For more information, contact RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER at (601) 268-2217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-2217
RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER is a public Title I school in Hattiesburg, MS with about 221 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forrest County School District
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 16.27
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 221 students
- Black or African American
- 67.9%
- White
- 26.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.