Rouse Elementary School serves 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rouse Elementary School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rouse Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
32%
47%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 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?
819 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, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rouse Elementary School?
Rouse Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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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