Enrollment
371
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen, MS
Alcorn Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alcorn Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280039001188
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcorn Central Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glen · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcorn Central Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glen, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcorn Central Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcorn Central Middle School
Alcorn Central Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Glen, Mississippi, enrolling 371 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students) and Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students) alongside Alcorn Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alcorn Central Middle School compares
Alcorn Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Alcorn Central Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alcorn School Dist, which includes Alcorn Central Middle School.
$10,326
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alcorn Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcorn Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alcorn Central Middle School
How many students attend Alcorn Central Middle School?
Alcorn Central Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcorn Central Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
72.8% of students at Alcorn Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcorn Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alcorn Central Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Glen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcorn Central Middle School?
Alcorn Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcorn Central Middle School rank among public schools in Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorn Central Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Glen on the city page.
Is Alcorn Central Middle School a good school?
Alcorn Central Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alcorn School Dist?
Besides Alcorn Central Middle School, Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students), Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students), and Kossuth High School (398 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.
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