Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mclaurin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McLaurin Elementary School serves the southern part of Florence, MS, covering an area of approximately 110.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mclaurin Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower our colleagues and students to reach their maximum potential.
School Rankings
Mclaurin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclaurin Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclaurin Elementary School's ranking?
Mclaurin Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mclaurin Elementary School often compared to?
Mclaurin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentonia Gibbs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mclaurin Elementary School?
504 students attend Mclaurin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mclaurin Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclaurin Elementary School?
Mclaurin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclaurin Elementary School offer ?
Mclaurin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mclaurin Elementary School part of?
Mclaurin Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.
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