Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northshore Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northshore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northshore Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Northshore Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northshore Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 805 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
18%
47%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northshore Elementary School's ranking?
Northshore Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northshore Elementary School often compared to?
Northshore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northshore Elementary School?
565 students attend Northshore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Northshore Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northshore Elementary School?
Northshore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northshore Elementary School offer ?
Northshore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northshore Elementary School part of?
Northshore Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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