PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Brandon, MS with about 443 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 27 teachers, PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 125 Pisgah High Road in Brandon, Mississippi, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Rankin County School District. Situated in a rural, close-knit area, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and character development for its young students. It shares a campus and a strong sense of school spirit with Pisgah High School, creating a cohesive "Dragons" community that spans from elementary through the secondary grades.
The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond the classroom, Pisgah Elementary is highly regarded for its community involvement and the active engagement of parents and local stakeholders. By focusing on a combination of rigorous standards, extracurricular activities, and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while upholding the values of the surrounding Rankin County area.
For more information, contact PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 829-2937 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brandon, MS 39047
(601) 829-2937
http://www.rcsd.ms/~web48/
PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brandon, MS with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rankin County School District
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 27.05
- 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 443 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Black or African American
- 13.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.