- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookhaven, MS
Brookhaven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookhaven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280084000091
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookhaven Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookhaven Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Brookhaven School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280084000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Brookhaven Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 280084000091 · Brookhaven, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.7:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookhaven High School (758 students)
Brookhaven Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Brookhaven Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookhaven Hig
Brookhaven High School
758 students
- Mamie Martin E
Mamie Martin Elementary School
622 students
- This school
Brookhaven Elementary School
368 students
- Lipsey School
Lipsey School
341 students
- Alexander Juni
Alexander Junior High School
340 students
What this shows Brookhaven Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookhaven Elementary School compares
Brookhaven 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▼ 0% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,335
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
White 28.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Brookhaven Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brookhaven School Dist reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookhaven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mamie Martin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lipsey School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookhaven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven Elementary School
How many students attend Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookhaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookhaven Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Brookhaven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookhaven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookhaven Elementary School is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Brookhaven Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhaven Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven School Dist?
Besides Brookhaven Elementary School, Brookhaven School Dist also operates Brookhaven High School (758 students), Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students), and Lipsey School (341 students). See the Brookhaven School Dist district page for the complete list.