- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coldwater, MS
Coldwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280423001508
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Coldwater High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tate Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280423001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
167 on latest CCD 280423001508 · Coldwater, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 13.9:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (507 students)
Coldwater High School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Coldwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
507 students
- East Tate Elem
East Tate Elementary School
473 students
- Strayhorn Elem
Strayhorn Elementary School
407 students
- Strayhorn High
Strayhorn High School
404 students
- Coldwater Elem
Coldwater Elementary School
213 students
- This school 167
Coldwater High School
167 students
What this shows Coldwater High School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coldwater High School compares
Coldwater High School vs Mississippi and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 9% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$11,208
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
63
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Tate Co School Dist reports $11,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coldwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Tate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strayhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coldwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Coldwater
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coldwater High School
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coldwater, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coldwater High School?
88.0% of students at Coldwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Tate Co School Dist?
Besides Coldwater High School, Tate Co School Dist also operates Independence High School (507 students), East Tate Elementary School (473 students), and Strayhorn Elementary School (407 students). See the Tate Co School Dist district page for the complete list.