- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batesville, MS
Batesville Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280405001089
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Batesville, MS.
School address
District: South Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280405001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Batesville Intermediate School grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 280405001089 · Batesville, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 15.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South Panola High School (1,113 students)
Batesville Intermediate School grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Batesville Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Panola H
South Panola High School
1,113 students
- Batesville Jun
Batesville Junior High School
756 students
- Batesville Ele
Batesville Elementary School
741 students
- This school
Batesville Intermediate School
587 students
- Pope Elementar
Pope Elementary School
549 students
- Batesville Mid
Batesville Middle School
474 students
What this shows Batesville Intermediate School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batesville Intermediate School compares
Batesville Intermediate 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▼ 0% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$11,681
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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.9%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Batesville Intermediate School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Panola School District reports $11,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Batesville Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Batesville Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Batesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pope Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Batesville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Batesville
1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batesville Intermediate School
How many students attend Batesville Intermediate School?
Batesville Intermediate School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batesville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Intermediate School is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batesville Intermediate School?
80.3% of students at Batesville Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville Intermediate School is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Batesville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville Intermediate School?
Batesville Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Batesville Intermediate School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Batesville, 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 Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in South Panola School District?
Besides Batesville Intermediate School, South Panola School District also operates South Panola High School (1,113 students), Batesville Junior High School (756 students), and Batesville Elementary School (741 students). See the South Panola School District district page for the complete list.