MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Florence, MS with about 676 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, MCLAURIN 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.

MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Star Road in Florence, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Rankin County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the local community. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, aiming to prepare its young students for future success through a structured curriculum and a supportive campus environment.

The school functions as part of the broader Rankin County educational system, which is known for its commitment to providing quality instruction and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing its official web portal, McLaurin Elementary maintains communication with families, providing resources, school updates, and information regarding district policies. Through its focus on student achievement and community involvement, McLaurin Elementary plays an essential role in the early academic development of children in the Florence area.

For more information, contact MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 845-2127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2693 Star Road
Florence, MS 39073
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MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Florence, MS with about 676 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
676
Teachers:
40.41
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 676 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Black or African American
17.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.