- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen, MS
Alcorn Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alcorn Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280039001150
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcorn Central Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcorn Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glen, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alcorn Central Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280039001150 · Glen, MS Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 12.4:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kossuth Elementary School (570 students)
Alcorn Central Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Alcorn Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kossuth Elemen
Kossuth Elementary School
570 students
- This school
Alcorn Central Elementary School
510 students
- Kossuth High S
Kossuth High School
398 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central High School
386 students
- Kossuth Middle
Kossuth Middle School
374 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central Middle School
371 students
What this shows Alcorn Central Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcorn Central Elementary School compares
Alcorn Central Elementary School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Alcorn Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alcorn School Dist reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcorn Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kossuth Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcorn Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcorn Central Elementary School
How many students attend Alcorn Central Elementary School?
Alcorn Central Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen, MS. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central 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 Alcorn Central Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Alcorn Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcorn Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alcorn Central Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Glen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcorn Central Elementary School?
Alcorn Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Alcorn Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glen, 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 Alcorn School Dist?
Besides Alcorn Central Elementary School, Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students), Kossuth High School (398 students), and Alcorn Central High School (386 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.