- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, MS
Aberdeen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280036001372
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, MS.
School address
District: Aberdeen School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280036001372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Aberdeen Elementary School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 280036001372 · Aberdeen, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Aberdeen High School (312 students)
Aberdeen Elementary School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+20.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Aberdeen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aberdeen Elementary School
346 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High School
312 students
- Belle Shivers
Belle Shivers Middle School
266 students
What this shows Aberdeen Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aberdeen Elementary School compares
Aberdeen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$15,579
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.9%
White 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Aberdeen Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aberdeen School Dist reports $15,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aberdeen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Shivers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Elementary School
How many students attend Aberdeen Elementary School?
Aberdeen Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, MS. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aberdeen Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Aberdeen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen Elementary School is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen Elementary School?
Aberdeen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Aberdeen Elementary School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen School Dist?
Besides Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen School Dist also operates Aberdeen High School (312 students) and Belle Shivers Middle School (266 students). See the Aberdeen School Dist district page for the complete list.