FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Florence, MS with about 589 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 285 Highway 469 North in Florence, Mississippi, is a key educational institution within the Rankin County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the foundational development of elementary-aged students. Its programming emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.
As part of the Rankin County School District, the school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of one of Mississippi’s largest and most prominent districts. The institution maintains a commitment to community engagement and strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience through dedicated faculty and staff. Families and community members can find additional details regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular activities by visiting their official district website at http://www.rcsd.ms/~web18/.
For more information, contact FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 845-8164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164
http://www.rcsd.ms/~web18/
FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Florence, MS with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rankin County School District
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 32.85
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 589 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.