- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pass Christian, MS
Delisle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delisle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280351000682
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delisle Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pass Christian · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Delisle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delisle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, MS.
School address
District: Pass Christian Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280351000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Delisle Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 280351000682 · Pass Christian, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 10.3:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pass Christian High School (604 students)
Delisle Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Delisle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian High School
604 students
- This school
Delisle Elementary School
400 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Middle
384 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Elem
378 students
What this shows Delisle Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delisle Elementary School compares
Delisle Elementary 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 | 59.1% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Delisle Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pass Christian Public School Dist reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delisle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delisle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delisle Elementary School
How many students attend Delisle Elementary School?
Delisle Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pass Christian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delisle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delisle Elementary 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 Delisle Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Delisle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delisle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delisle Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Pass Christian, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delisle Elementary School?
Delisle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Delisle Elementary School rank among public schools in Pass Christian?
By Resource Investment Index, Delisle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian on the city page.
What other schools are in Pass Christian Public School Dist?
Besides Delisle Elementary School, Pass Christian Public School Dist also operates Pass Christian High School (604 students), Pass Christian Middle (384 students), and Pass Christian Elem (378 students). See the Pass Christian Public School Dist district page for the complete list.