- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay Springs, MS
Bay Springs Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bay Springs Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280459000858
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Springs Elem Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bay Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Springs Elem Sch has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS.
School address
District: West Jasper Consolidated Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280459000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bay Springs Elem Sch held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 280459000858 · Bay Springs, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Stringer Attendance Center (579 students)
Bay Springs Elem Sch held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bay Springs Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stringer Atten
Stringer Attendance Center
579 students
- This school
Bay Springs Elem Sch
370 students
- Bay Springs Hi
Bay Springs High School
241 students
- Bay Springs Mi 181
Bay Springs Middle Sch
181 students
What this shows Bay Springs Elem Sch reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Springs Elem Sch compares
Bay Springs Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,184
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
White 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Bay Springs Elem Sch is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Jasper Consolidated Schools reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Springs Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Springs Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Springs Elem Sch
How many students attend Bay Springs Elem Sch?
Bay Springs Elem Sch has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Elem Sch is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Bay Springs Elem Sch?
96.3% of students at Bay Springs Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Springs Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bay Springs Elem Sch is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Bay Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Springs Elem Sch?
Bay Springs Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Springs Elem Sch rank among public schools in Bay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Jasper Consolidated Schools?
Besides Bay Springs Elem Sch, West Jasper Consolidated Schools also operates Stringer Attendance Center (579 students), Bay Springs High School (241 students), and Bay Springs Middle Sch (181 students). See the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.