PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Puckett, MS with about 363 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 23 teachers, PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in Puckett, Mississippi, serving as part of the Rankin County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides educational programming for elementary-aged students, emphasizing foundational academic development and a supportive learning environment. The school is integrated into the larger district framework, which aims to provide consistent curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and resources for students throughout the Rankin County area.

The school functions as a central pillar of the small town of Puckett, fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and local families. By leveraging the resources of the Rankin County School District, Puckett Elementary focuses on preparing its student body for their transition into secondary education. Their online presence serves as a portal for parents to stay informed about district policies, school-wide events, and academic calendars, ensuring that the school remains accessible and transparent for the community it serves.

For more information, contact PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 825-6140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
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PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Puckett, MS with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
363
Teachers:
23.77
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
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 363 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
Black or African American
26.7%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.