- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, MS
Charleston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Middle 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 280141000208
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MS.
School address
District: East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280141000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Charleston Middle School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-24.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 280141000208 · Charleston, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston Elementary School (316 students)
Charleston Middle School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-24.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Charleston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Ele
Charleston Elementary School
316 students
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
273 students
- This school
Charleston Middle School
208 students
What this shows Charleston Middle School reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston Middle School compares
Charleston Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.1%
Two or More 8.2%
White 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Charleston Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Middle School
How many students attend Charleston Middle School?
Charleston Middle School has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Middle School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Charleston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Middle School is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Charleston, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Middle School?
Charleston Middle 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 Charleston Middle School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist also operates Charleston Elementary School (316 students) and Charleston High School (273 students). See the East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist district page for the complete list.