- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, MS
Beat Four Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beat Four Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280453000846
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beat Four Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beat Four Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beat Four Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Beat Four Elementary School grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 280453000846 · Waynesboro, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (775 students)
Beat Four Elementary School grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Beat Four Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
775 students
- Waynesboro Riv
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
459 students
- Clara Elementa
Clara Elementary School
418 students
- Buckatunna Ele
Buckatunna Elementary School
418 students
- This school
Beat Four Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Beat Four Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beat Four Elementary School compares
Beat Four Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,582
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
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 37.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Beat Four Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Co School Dist reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beat Four Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckatunna Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beat Four Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beat Four Elementary School
How many students attend Beat Four Elementary School?
Beat Four Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, MS. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beat Four Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beat Four Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beat Four Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Beat Four Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beat Four Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beat Four Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beat Four Elementary School?
Beat Four Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Beat Four Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Beat Four Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Co School Dist?
Besides Beat Four Elementary School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Wayne County High School (775 students), Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students), and Wayne Central Elementary School (459 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.