Excellent
#33 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
Florence Elementary School
Elementary School · Rankin Co School Dist · Florence, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
285 Highway 469 North, Florence, MS 39073
- Math 82% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Florence Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,099
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Richland Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–6 | 4.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Brandon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 4–5 | Not available | 725 | Compare → |
| Northshore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #3 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Elementary School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Elementary School
Florence Elementary School is a public elementary school in Florence, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 529 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Elementary School
What grades does Florence Elementary School serve?
Florence Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Elementary School rank in MS?
Florence Elementary School ranks #33 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Florence Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florence Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Florence Elementary School a charter school?
No, Florence Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Florence Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Florence Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (601) 845-8164
- Area population (ZIP 39073)
- 21,626
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39073; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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