- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, MS
Bankston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bankston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280019801511
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bankston Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bankston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bankston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Bankston Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 280019801511 · Greenwood, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (633 students)
Bankston Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bankston Elementary 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
Bankston Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Bankston Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bankston Elementary School compares
Bankston Elementary 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
White 13.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Bankston Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Bankston Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bankston Elementary 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 elementary schools in Greenwood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bankston Elementary School
How many students attend Bankston Elementary School?
Bankston Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bankston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bankston Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 35% 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 Bankston Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bankston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bankston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bankston Elementary School is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bankston Elementary School?
Bankston Elementary 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 Bankston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Bankston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District?
Besides Bankston Elementary 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.