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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Orange Blue Purple Green Light Blue Dark Blue
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
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
32%
45%
White
57%
40%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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