- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwood, MS
Amanda Elzy High School
Federal NCES profile for Amanda Elzy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280019801512
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amanda Elzy High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amanda Elzy High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Elzy High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Amanda Elzy High School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 280019801512 · Greenwood, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (633 students)
Amanda Elzy High School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Amanda Elzy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
633 students
- Davis Elementa
Davis Elementary School
377 students
- This school
Amanda Elzy High School
367 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County Elementary School
306 students
- Threadgill Ele
Threadgill Elementary School
295 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County High School
293 students
What this shows Amanda Elzy High School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amanda Elzy High School compares
Amanda Elzy High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,241
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.5%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Amanda Elzy High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amanda Elzy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leflore County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leflore County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amanda Elzy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Greenwood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amanda Elzy High School
How many students attend Amanda Elzy High School?
Amanda Elzy High School has 367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy High School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Amanda Elzy High School?
100.0% of students at Amanda Elzy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amanda Elzy High School?
The largest demographic group at Amanda Elzy High School is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amanda Elzy High School?
Amanda Elzy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Amanda Elzy High School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Elzy High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District?
Besides Amanda Elzy High School, Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Greenwood High School (633 students), Davis Elementary School (377 students), and Leflore County Elementary School (306 students). See the Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District district page for the complete list.