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.

285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
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FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Florence, MS with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 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.