Enrollment
487
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caledonia, MS
Caledonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280273001126
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, MS.
School address
District: Lowndes Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280273001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caledonia Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caledonia Middle School
Caledonia Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Caledonia, Mississippi, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 45.8% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Mississippi average.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lowndes Co School Dist also operates New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students) and Caledonia Elementary School (1,070 students) alongside Caledonia Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caledonia Middle School compares
Caledonia Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 43% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Caledonia Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes Co School Dist, which includes Caledonia Middle School.
$10,038
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caledonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Middle School
How many students attend Caledonia Middle School?
Caledonia Middle School has 487 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caledonia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caledonia Middle School?
45.8% of students at Caledonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Middle School?
Caledonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caledonia Middle School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
Is Caledonia Middle School a good school?
Caledonia Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lowndes Co School Dist?
Besides Caledonia Middle School, Lowndes Co School Dist also operates New Hope Elementary School (1,191 students), Caledonia Elementary School (1,070 students), and New Hope High School (787 students). See the Lowndes Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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