Rouse Elementary School serves 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Attendance Zone: Rouse Elementary serves the west part of Brandon, MS, covering an area of approximately 58.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rouse Elementary School's student population of 798 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rouse Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rouse Elementary School often compared to?
Rouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puckett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rouse Elementary School?
798 students attend Rouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rouse Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rouse Elementary School?
Rouse Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rouse Elementary School offer ?
Rouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rouse Elementary School part of?
Rouse Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.
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