Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pisgah Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Pisgah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Pisgah Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
Pisgah Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#136 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
10%
47%
White
82%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Pisgah Elementary School's ranking?
Pisgah Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pisgah Elementary School often compared to?
Pisgah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelahatchie Elementary School, Morton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pisgah Elementary School?
548 students attend Pisgah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pisgah Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pisgah Elementary School?
Pisgah Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pisgah Elementary School offer ?
Pisgah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah Elementary School part of?
Pisgah Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.
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