- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corinth, MS
Corinth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corinth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280126001368
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corinth Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Corinth Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corinth, MS.
School address
District: Corinth School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280126001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Corinth Elementary School held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280126001368 · Corinth, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 12.5:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Middle School (719 students)
Corinth Elementary School held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Corinth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Corinth Elementary School
1,071 students
- Corinth Middle
Corinth Middle School
719 students
- Corinth High S
Corinth High School
610 students
What this shows Corinth Elementary School reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corinth Elementary School compares
Corinth Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$10,337
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Corinth Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corinth School Dist reports $10,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corinth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corinth High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corinth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Corinth
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 (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corinth Elementary School
How many students attend Corinth Elementary School?
Corinth Elementary School has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corinth, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,096 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Corinth Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Corinth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corinth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corinth Elementary School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Corinth, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corinth Elementary School?
Corinth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Corinth Elementary School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
What other schools are in Corinth School Dist?
Besides Corinth Elementary School, Corinth School Dist also operates Corinth Middle School (719 students) and Corinth High School (610 students). See the Corinth School Dist district page for the complete list.