- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogue Chitto, MS
Bogue Chitto School
Federal NCES profile for Bogue Chitto School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280264000512
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bogue Chitto School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 747
- students enrolled
Bogue Chitto School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280264000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Bogue Chitto School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 280264000512 · Bogue Chitto, MS Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 14.6:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Loyd Star School (741 students)
Bogue Chitto School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bogue Chitto School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bogue Chitto School
747 students
- Loyd Star Scho
Loyd Star School
741 students
- Enterprise Sch
Enterprise School
667 students
- West Lincoln S
West Lincoln School
636 students
What this shows Bogue Chitto School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bogue Chitto School compares
Bogue Chitto School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$9,945
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Bogue Chitto School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $9,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bogue Chitto School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyd Star School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enterprise School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bogue Chitto School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bogue Chitto School
How many students attend Bogue Chitto School?
Bogue Chitto School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogue Chitto, MS. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogue Chitto School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bogue Chitto School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bogue Chitto School?
62.0% of students at Bogue Chitto School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bogue Chitto School?
The largest demographic group at Bogue Chitto School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Bogue Chitto, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bogue Chitto School?
Bogue Chitto School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Bogue Chitto School, Lincoln County School District also operates Loyd Star School (741 students), Enterprise School (667 students), and West Lincoln School (636 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.