- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, MS
Coleman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280162000240
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Greenville, MS.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280162000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Coleman Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 280162000240 · Greenville, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenville High School (836 students)
Coleman Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Coleman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenville Hig
Greenville High School
836 students
- T.L. Weston Mi
T.L. Weston Middle School
412 students
- Stern Elementa 303
Stern Elementary School
303 students
- Boyd Elementar 298
Boyd Elementary School
298 students
- This school 287
Coleman Middle School
287 students
- Akin Elementar 255
Akin Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Coleman Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman Middle School compares
Coleman 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 12% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.9%
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
$12,612
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
Two or More 37.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Coleman Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville Public Schools reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T.L. Weston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Middle School
How many students attend Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 23% 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 Coleman Middle School?
100.0% of students at Coleman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Middle School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Coleman Middle School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Greenville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Coleman Middle School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students), T.L. Weston Middle School (412 students), and Stern Elementary School (303 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.