- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pascagoula, MS
Arlington Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280348000666
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Heights Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Heights Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Heights Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Arlington Heights Elem School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 280348000666 · Pascagoula, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Arlington Heights Elem School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Arlington Heights Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- This school 333
Arlington Heights Elem School
333 students
What this shows Arlington Heights Elem School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Heights Elem School compares
Arlington Heights Elem School is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$15,771
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 11.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Arlington Heights Elem School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pascagoula
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Heights Elem School
How many students attend Arlington Heights Elem School?
Arlington Heights Elem School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Arlington Heights Elem School?
100.0% of students at Arlington Heights Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Heights Elem School is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Heights Elem School?
Arlington Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
How does Arlington Heights Elem School rank among schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Heights Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pascagoula, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Arlington Heights Elem School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.