- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MS
Chastain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chastain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280219000380
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chastain Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chastain Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chastain Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Chastain Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 280219000380 · Jackson, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Chastain Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Chastain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school 499
Chastain Middle School
499 students
What this shows Chastain Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chastain Middle School compares
Chastain Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$13,713
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chastain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chastain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chastain Middle School
How many students attend Chastain Middle School?
Chastain Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chastain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chastain Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% 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 Chastain Middle School?
100.0% of students at Chastain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chastain Middle School?
Chastain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Chastain Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Chastain Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Chastain Middle School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.