Brandon Elementary School

125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 755 students in grades 4-5, Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in MS
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brandon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Brandon Elementary School's student population of 755 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
755 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Brandon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#12 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
37%
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65%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
30%
47%
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White
62%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Elementary School's ranking?
Brandon Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Brandon Elementary School often compared to?
Brandon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Brandon Elementary School?
755 students attend Brandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brandon Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Elementary School?
Brandon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brandon Elementary School offer ?
Brandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Brandon Elementary School part of?
Brandon Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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