Rowan Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2026)

500 Martin Luther King Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Top 30%

Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rowan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (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.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
: Top 30% in MS
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rowan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Rowan Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Rowan Elementary School
Pre-K	38
Kind	68
1	68
2	73
3	43
4	51
5	47

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Total Students

388 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School
2023	349
2022	337
2021	351
2020	441
2019	441
2018	506
2017	506
2016	490
2015	442
2014	443
2013	435
2012	434
2011	441
2010	378
2009	401
2008	366
2007	379
2006	389
2005	430

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School
2023	28
2022	24
2021	24
2020	25
2019	25
2018	25
2017	25
2016	30
2015	27
2014	28
2013	27
2012	27
2011	27
2010	24
2009	25
2008	27
2007	32
2006	27
2005	28

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Year Founded

1949

School Motto

Built to L.E.A.D.! We... Love learning, Excel in all we do, Achieve goals together, Do what is right.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Rowan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Rowan Elementary School is 0.10, 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.

This School

State Level (MS)

#229 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School
2023	#229
2022	#243
2021	#369
2019	#467
2018	#539
2017	#562
2016	#723
2015	#742
2014	#773
2013	#751
2012	#708

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60-64%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	62%	52%	50%
2022	57%	47%	45%
2021	32%	37%	25%
2019	35%	46%	37%
2018	30%	43%	32%
2017	22%	37%	22%
2016	12%	31%	19%
2015	14%	27%	20%
2014	42%	64%	59%
2013	42%	68%	62%
2012	40%	64%	59%

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45-49%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2022	47%	42%	38%
2021	32%	35%	26%
2019	38%	41%	32%
2018	30%	39%	32%
2017	23%	35%	21%
2016	12%	33%	20%
2015	8%	33%	20%
2014	32%	56%	48%
2013	41%	59%	51%
2012	45%	56%	49%
2011	41%	53%	46%

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60-69%

55%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2022	64%	55%	54%
2021	54%	49%	46%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	12:1	13:1	15:1
2022	14:1	14:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	14:1
2020	18:1	15:1	17:1
2019	18:1	15:1	17:1
2018	20:1	16:1	17:1
2017	20:1	16:1	17:1
2016	16:1	16:1	16:1
2015	16:1	16:1	17:1
2014	16:1	16:1	15:1
2013	16:1	16:1	14:1
2012	16:1	16:1	14:1
2011	16:1	16:1	13:1
2010	16:1	16:1	13:1
2009	16:1	16:1	14:1
2008	14:1	15:1	14:1
2007	12:1	16:1	14:1
2006	14:1	16:1	16:1
2005	15:1	17:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	3%	5%	6%
2022	2%	4%	6%
2021	1%	4%	5%
2018	2%	4%	4%
2017	2%	4%	4%
2016	2%	3%	3%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	5%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	5%	3%	4%
2011	5%	3%	4%
2010	3%	2%	2%
2009	3%	2%	3%

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Black

95%

47%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	95%	47%	88%
2022	96%	47%	90%
2021	97%	48%	91%
2020	98%	48%	92%
2019	98%	48%	92%
2018	98%	49%	92%
2017	98%	49%	92%
2016	98%	49%	93%
2015	93%	49%	92%
2014	95%	49%	90%
2013	95%	49%	91%
2012	93%	50%	91%
2011	95%	50%	90%
2010	96%	50%	92%
2009	97%	50%	92%
2008	99%	51%	92%
2007	99%	51%	91%
2006	100%	51%	90%
2005	100%	51%	89%

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White

n/a

42%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2021)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2021	1%	43%	3%
2020	1%	44%	3%
2019	1%	44%	3%
2015	2%	46%	4%
2014	1%	45%	4%
2012	1%	46%	4%
2010	1%	46%	5%
2008	1%	46%	6%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	2%	4%	3%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.10

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	0.10	0.60	0.22
2022	0.08	0.60	0.19
2021	0.06	0.59	0.18
2020	0.04	0.58	0.15
2019	0.04	0.58	0.15
2018	0.04	0.58	0.15
2017	0.04	0.58	0.15
2016	0.04	0.56	0.14
2015	0.13	0.55	0.16
2014	0.10	0.56	0.18
2013	0.10	0.55	0.18
2012	0.13	0.55	0.18
2011	0.10	0.55	0.18
2010	0.08	0.55	0.16
2009	0.06	0.54	0.16
2008	0.02	0.53	0.16
2007	0.02	0.53	0.16

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

68%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2023	100%	74%	96%
2022	100%	100%	96%
2021	100%	100%	96%
2020	100%	68%	96%
2019	100%	68%	96%
2018	100%	70%	97%
2017	100%	70%	97%
2016	100%	70%	97%
2015	100%	67%	96%
2014	93%	65%	86%
2013	94%	64%	87%
2012	96%	63%	78%
2011	95%	63%	85%
2010	96%	62%	84%
2009	92%	59%	82%
2008	92%	58%	82%
2007	90%	59%	81%
2006	96%	63%	82%
2005	95%	56%	79%

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Eligible for (13-14)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2014)
Year	Rowan Elementary School	Mississippi	Hattiesburg Public School District
2014	3%	7%	5%
2013	2%	8%	4%
2012	3%	8%	4%
2011	3%	7%	5%
2010	3%	8%	6%
2009	3%	9%	7%
2008	4%	9%	6%
2007	4%	8%	7%
2006	3%	7%	5%
2005	2%	8%	4%
2004	2%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hattiesburg Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rowan Elementary School's ranking?

Rowan Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.

What schools are Rowan Elementary School often compared to?

Rowan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thames Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).

How many students attend Rowan Elementary School?

388 students attend Rowan Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Rowan Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowan Elementary School?

Rowan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.

What grades does Rowan Elementary School offer ?

Rowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Rowan Elementary School part of?

Rowan Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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