- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, MS
Belle Shivers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Shivers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280036001467
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Shivers Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Shivers Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Shivers Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, MS.
School address
District: Aberdeen School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280036001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Belle Shivers Middle School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 280036001467 · Aberdeen, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Aberdeen Elementary School (346 students)
Belle Shivers Middle School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Belle Shivers Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aberdeen Eleme
Aberdeen Elementary School
346 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High School
312 students
- This school
Belle Shivers Middle School
266 students
What this shows Belle Shivers Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Shivers Middle School compares
Belle Shivers 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$15,579
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 65.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Belle Shivers Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aberdeen School Dist reports $15,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Shivers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Shivers Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Shivers Middle School
How many students attend Belle Shivers Middle School?
Belle Shivers Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, MS. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Shivers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Shivers Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 47% 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 Belle Shivers Middle School?
100.0% of students at Belle Shivers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Shivers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Shivers Middle School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Shivers Middle School?
Belle Shivers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Belle Shivers Middle School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Shivers Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen School Dist?
Besides Belle Shivers Middle School, Aberdeen School Dist also operates Aberdeen Elementary School (346 students) and Aberdeen High School (312 students). See the Aberdeen School Dist district page for the complete list.