Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flowood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flowood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Flowood Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Flowood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flowood Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
34%
47%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowood Elementary School's ranking?
Flowood Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Flowood Elementary School often compared to?
Flowood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Flowood Elementary School?
473 students attend Flowood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Flowood Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flowood Elementary School?
Flowood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flowood Elementary School offer ?
Flowood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flowood Elementary School part of?
Flowood Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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