- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vicksburg, MS
Bovina Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bovina Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280447001332
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bovina Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bovina Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bovina Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bovina Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 280447001332 · Vicksburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
Bovina Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bovina Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central Junior High School
525 students
- Vicksburg Juni 409
Vicksburg Junior High School
409 students
- This school 340
Bovina Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Bovina Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bovina Elementary School compares
Bovina 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Bovina Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vicksburg Warren School Dist reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bovina Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bovina Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Vicksburg
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bovina Elementary School
How many students attend Bovina Elementary School?
Bovina Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bovina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bovina Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Bovina Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bovina Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bovina Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bovina Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bovina Elementary School?
Bovina Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bovina Elementary School rank among schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bovina Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Vicksburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Warren School Dist?
Besides Bovina Elementary School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Vicksburg High School (785 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (550 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.