- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Como, MS
Como Primary
Federal NCES profile for Como Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280321000627
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Como Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Como Primary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Panola School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280321000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Como Primary grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 280321000627 · Como, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Panola High School (329 students)
Como Primary grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Como Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Panola H
North Panola High School
329 students
- This school
Como Primary
267 students
- Green Hill Int
Green Hill Intermediate
264 students
- North Panola M
North Panola Middle School
243 students
What this shows Como Primary reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Como Primary compares
Como Primary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$13,138
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
Two or More 4.9%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Como Primary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for North Panola School District reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Como Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Panola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Panola Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Como Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Como Primary
How many students attend Como Primary?
Como Primary has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Como, MS. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Como Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Como Primary is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Como Primary?
100.0% of students at Como Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Como Primary?
The largest demographic group at Como Primary is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Como, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Como Primary?
Como Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 North Panola School District?
Besides Como Primary, North Panola School District also operates North Panola High School (329 students), Green Hill Intermediate (264 students), and North Panola Middle School (243 students). See the North Panola School District district page for the complete list.