- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckatunna, MS
Buckatunna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckatunna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280453000898
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckatunna Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 418
- students enrolled
Buckatunna Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Buckatunna Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 280453000898 · Buckatunna, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (775 students)
Buckatunna Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Buckatunna Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
775 students
- Waynesboro Riv
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Buckatunna Elementary School
418 students
- Clara Elementa
Clara Elementary School
418 students
- Beat Four Elem
Beat Four Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Buckatunna Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckatunna Elementary School compares
Buckatunna 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,582
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Buckatunna Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Co School Dist reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckatunna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beat Four Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckatunna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckatunna Elementary School
How many students attend Buckatunna Elementary School?
Buckatunna Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckatunna, MS. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckatunna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckatunna Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckatunna Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Buckatunna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckatunna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckatunna Elementary School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Buckatunna, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckatunna Elementary School?
Buckatunna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wayne Co School Dist?
Besides Buckatunna Elementary School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Wayne County High School (775 students), Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students), and Wayne Central Elementary School (459 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.