- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walnut, MS
Chalybeate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chalybeate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280327000637
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalybeate Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Chalybeate Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Tippah School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280327000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Chalybeate Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 280327000637 · Walnut, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 12:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Attendance Center (480 students)
Chalybeate Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Chalybeate Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Attenda
Walnut Attendance Center
480 students
- Falkner Attend
Falkner Attendance Center
476 students
- This school
Chalybeate Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Chalybeate Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chalybeate Elementary School compares
Chalybeate 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,112
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Chalybeate Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Tippah School Dist reports $11,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chalybeate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falkner Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalybeate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chalybeate Elementary School
How many students attend Chalybeate Elementary School?
Chalybeate Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walnut, MS. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalybeate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalybeate Elementary School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 Chalybeate Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Chalybeate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalybeate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chalybeate Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Walnut, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalybeate Elementary School?
Chalybeate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Tippah School Dist?
Besides Chalybeate Elementary School, North Tippah School Dist also operates Walnut Attendance Center (480 students) and Falkner Attendance Center (476 students). See the North Tippah School Dist district page for the complete list.