- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batesville, MS
Batesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280405001250
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Batesville, MS.
School address
District: South Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280405001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Batesville Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280405001250 · Batesville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 12.5:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Panola High School (1,113 students)
Batesville Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Batesville Middle 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
- Batesville Int
Batesville Intermediate School
587 students
- Pope Elementar
Pope Elementary School
549 students
- This school
Batesville Middle School
474 students
What this shows Batesville Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batesville Middle School compares
Batesville Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Batesville Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Panola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville Middle 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
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batesville Middle School
How many students attend Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batesville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Batesville Middle School?
83.4% of students at Batesville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville Middle School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Batesville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle 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.