How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairview Elementary School | New Hope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, MS | Columbus, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 244 | 1,191 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 52.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fairview Elementary School | New Hope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,944 | $11,059 |
| District | Columbus Municipal School District | Lowndes Co School Dist |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairview Elementary School | New Hope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.8% | 50.6% |
| African American | 98.0% | 44.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairview Elementary School | New Hope Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 32 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.