- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, MS
Charleston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280141000206
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MS.
School address
District: East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280141000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Charleston Elementary School grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 280141000206 · Charleston, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (273 students)
Charleston Elementary School grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Charleston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charleston Elementary School
316 students
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
273 students
- Charleston Mid
Charleston Middle School
208 students
What this shows Charleston Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston Elementary School compares
Charleston 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,925
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
White 11.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Charleston Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Elementary School
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Charleston Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Charleston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Elementary School is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Charleston Elementary School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist?
Besides Charleston Elementary School, East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist also operates Charleston High School (273 students) and Charleston Middle School (208 students). See the East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist district page for the complete list.