- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Gibson, MS
A. W. Watson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A. W. Watson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280102001213
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. W. Watson Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Gibson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A. W. Watson Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. W. Watson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Gibson, MS.
School address
District: Claiborne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280102001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
A. W. Watson Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280102001213 · Port Gibson, MS Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Gibson High School (381 students)
A. W. Watson Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
A. W. Watson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
A. W. Watson Elementary
531 students
- Port Gibson Hi
Port Gibson High School
381 students
- Port Gibson Mi
Port Gibson Middle School
223 students
What this shows A. W. Watson Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. W. Watson Elementary compares
A. W. Watson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,923
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.8%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, A. W. Watson Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Claiborne Co School Dist reports $14,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. W. Watson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Gibson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Gibson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. W. Watson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. W. Watson Elementary
How many students attend A. W. Watson Elementary?
A. W. Watson Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Gibson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. W. Watson Elementary?
100.0% of students at A. W. Watson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. W. Watson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A. W. Watson Elementary is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in Port Gibson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. W. Watson Elementary?
A. W. Watson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. W. Watson Elementary rank among public schools in Port Gibson?
By Resource Investment Index, A. W. Watson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Gibson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Claiborne Co School Dist?
Besides A. W. Watson Elementary, Claiborne Co School Dist also operates Port Gibson High School (381 students) and Port Gibson Middle School (223 students). See the Claiborne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.