- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ackerman, MS
Ackerman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Ackerman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280099000110
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ackerman Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 462
- students enrolled
Ackerman Elem has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280099000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ackerman Elem shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280099000110 · Ackerman, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Choctaw County High School (511 students)
Ackerman Elem shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ackerman Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
511 students
- This school
Ackerman Elem
462 students
- Weir Elementar 142
Weir Elementary School
142 students
- French Camp El 118
French Camp Elem School
118 students
What this shows Ackerman Elem reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ackerman Elem compares
Ackerman Elem is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,120
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Ackerman Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw Co School Dist reports $16,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ackerman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weir Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Camp Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ackerman Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ackerman Elem
How many students attend Ackerman Elem?
Ackerman Elem has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ackerman, MS. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ackerman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Ackerman Elem is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Ackerman Elem?
62.2% of students at Ackerman Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ackerman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Ackerman Elem is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Ackerman, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ackerman Elem?
Ackerman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Choctaw Co School Dist?
Besides Ackerman Elem, Choctaw Co School Dist also operates Choctaw County High School (511 students), Weir Elementary School (142 students), and French Camp Elem School (118 students). See the Choctaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.