Rouse Elementary

Rouse Elementary serves 819 students in prekindergarten through first grade in Brandon, Mississippi, earning a solid 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks #174 out of 865 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Mississippi schools. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, Rouse maintains a favorable 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years.

As a regular public school focusing exclusively on the foundational years of education, Rouse Elementary serves families in Rankin County's growing Brandon community. The school draws from a stable suburban neighborhood where the median household income reaches $87,587 and median home values average $230,100. About 35% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate remains relatively low at 6.8%.

The concentrated grade range of prekindergarten through first grade allows Rouse Elementary to specialize in early childhood education, providing age-appropriate learning environments and curricula specifically designed for young learners. Located on Boyce-Thompson Drive, the school sits within a large suburban area that offers families the benefits of both educational resources and community amenities in this thriving part of central Mississippi.