Tupelo Public School District

Founded in 1929, Rankin Elementary School enrolls more than 300 students in kindergarten through grade three. Its academic curriculum includes social studies, math, science, physical education and art. The school has a library and media center, as well as cafeteria and discovery laboratory. In addition, Rankin Elementary School provides reading recovery programs. It offers food and transportation services. The school is staffed with more than 20 teachers. Rankin Elementary School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a part of the Tupelo Public School District, which serves students in elementary, middle and high schools.

Established in 1967, Pierce Street Elementary School offers a range of educational programs for more than 300 students in grades three through five. The school provides instruction in physical education, music and fine arts. It offers special education programs for students with learning difficulties. Pierce Street Elementary School provides a variety of food options for breakfast and lunch. The school offers transportation services, as well as operates a parent-teacher organization that organizes family fun nights. It also conducts classes in reading and math and is a part of the Tupelo Public School District, which governs several elementary, middle and high schools. The district operates finance and human resources departments.

Established in 1965, Thomas Street School is a public school that serves more than 350 students in grades kindergarten through three. The school s Student-teacher ratio is 22-to-1. The school has 28 classrooms, special resource classrooms, three courtyards, a media center, cafeteria, activity building, music room and a modern computer lab along with a suite of offices. The campus includes playground facilities and equipment, along with three paved parking areas. Additional enhancements include two lighted ball fields, an amphitheater and a walking track. The school provides free lunch to more than 70 percentage of its students. The school is a Title 1 school and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.