Enrollment
996
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 280177001585
Creekbend Elementary and Middle — Biloxi, MS
Federal NCES profile for Creekbend Elementary and Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Creekbend Elementary and Middle reports 996 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Mississippi average and 25% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harrison Co School Dist spends $11,892 per pupil district-wide, below the Mississippi average of $13,402 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.3% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 97% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,892
per pupil, district-wide
— below Mississippi avg of $13,402
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 996 Top 93% in Mississippi — larger than 7% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.9% -19% vs state
NCES ID 280177001585
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Co School Dist, which includes Creekbend Elementary and Middle.
$11,892
Per student
-11%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 45.3%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Creekbend Elementary and Middle
How many students attend Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
Creekbend Elementary and Middle has 996 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Biloxi, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle is 17.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
64.9% of students at Creekbend Elementary and Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
The largest demographic group at Creekbend Elementary and Middle is White at 50.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Biloxi, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
Creekbend Elementary and Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.