- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tylertown, MS
Dexter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280444000833
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Tylertown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tylertown, MS.
School address
District: Walthall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280444000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dexter Elementary School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280444000833 · Tylertown, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 8.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Tylertown High School (523 students)
Dexter Elementary School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Dexter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tylertown High
Tylertown High School
523 students
- Salem Attendan
Salem Attendance Center
469 students
- Tylertown Prim
Tylertown Primary School
395 students
- Tylertown Elem
Tylertown Elementary School
234 students
- This school 74
Dexter Elementary School
74 students
What this shows Dexter Elementary School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Elementary School compares
Dexter 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,756
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 29.7%
Two or More 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Dexter Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walthall Co School Dist reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylertown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Tylertown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Elementary School
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has 74 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tylertown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 38% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 48% 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 Dexter Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Dexter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Elementary School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Tylertown, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dexter Elementary School rank among public schools in Tylertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tylertown, 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 Tylertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?
Besides Dexter Elementary School, Walthall Co School Dist also operates Tylertown High School (523 students), Salem Attendance Center (469 students), and Tylertown Primary School (395 students). See the Walthall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.