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Rowan Elementary School vs. Thames Elementary School

Should you attend Rowan Elementary School or Thames Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rowan Elementary School
500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Thames Elementary School
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rowan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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.
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
388 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rowan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thames Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rowan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thames Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rowan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thames Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rowan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thames Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#243 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#469 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rowan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thames Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thames Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MS)
43%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thames Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in MS)
65-69%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rowan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thames Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rowan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thames Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
20
Kindergarten Students
68
104
Grade 1 Students
68
83
Grade 2 Students
73
88
Grade 3 Students
43
81
Grade 4 Students
51
67
Grade 5 Students
47
64
Ungraded Students
-
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thames Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rowan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thames Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
95%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rowan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thames Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rowan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thames Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rowan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thames Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hattiesburg Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rowan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thames Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rowan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thames Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rowan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thames Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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