- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, MS
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Amanda Elzy Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280019801513
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amanda Elzy Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Amanda Elzy Junior High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280019801513 · Greenwood, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (633 students)
Amanda Elzy Junior High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Amanda Elzy Junior 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
- Amanda Elzy Hi
Amanda Elzy High School
367 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County Elementary School
306 students
- Threadgill Ele
Threadgill Elementary School
295 students
- This school 199
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
199 students
What this shows Amanda Elzy Junior High School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amanda Elzy Junior High School compares
Amanda Elzy Junior High School 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$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 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Amanda Elzy Junior High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Junior 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda Elzy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leflore County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amanda Elzy Junior 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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amanda Elzy Junior High School
How many students attend Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has 199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy Junior High School is 9.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% 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 Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Amanda Elzy Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Amanda Elzy Junior High School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 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 Junior High School, Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Greenwood High School (633 students), Davis Elementary School (377 students), and Amanda Elzy High School (367 students). See the Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District district page for the complete list.