- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corinth, MS
Biggersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Biggersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280039000017
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biggersville Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Biggersville Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biggersville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Alcorn School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280039000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Biggersville Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280039000017 · Corinth, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kossuth Elementary School (570 students)
Biggersville Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Biggersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kossuth Elemen
Kossuth Elementary School
570 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central Elementary School
510 students
- Kossuth High S
Kossuth High School
398 students
- Alcorn Central
Alcorn Central High School
386 students
- Kossuth Middle
Kossuth Middle School
374 students
- This school
Biggersville Elementary
354 students
What this shows Biggersville Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biggersville Elementary compares
Biggersville Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▼ 5% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,280
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Biggersville Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alcorn School Dist reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biggersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kossuth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcorn Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kossuth Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biggersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Corinth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biggersville Elementary
How many students attend Biggersville Elementary?
Biggersville Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biggersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biggersville Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biggersville Elementary?
76.4% of students at Biggersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biggersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Biggersville Elementary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biggersville Elementary?
Biggersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Biggersville Elementary rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Biggersville Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Alcorn School Dist?
Besides Biggersville Elementary, Alcorn School Dist also operates Kossuth Elementary School (570 students), Alcorn Central Elementary School (510 students), and Kossuth High School (398 students). See the Alcorn School Dist district page for the complete list.