- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, MS
D.M. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D.M. Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280075001476
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.M. Smith Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
D.M. Smith Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.M. Smith Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS.
School address
District: Cleveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280075001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
D.M. Smith Elementary shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 280075001476 · Cleveland, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 9.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Central High School (799 students)
D.M. Smith Elementary shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
D.M. Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central High School
799 students
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central Middle School
423 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
327 students
- Hayes Cooper C 304
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
304 students
- Parks Elementa 265
Parks Elementary School
265 students
- This school 233
D.M. Smith Elementary
233 students
What this shows D.M. Smith Elementary reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How D.M. Smith Elementary compares
D.M. Smith Elementary 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,775
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, D.M. Smith Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland School Dist reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D.M. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D.M. Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about D.M. Smith Elementary
How many students attend D.M. Smith Elementary?
D.M. Smith Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.M. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D.M. Smith Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 38% 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 D.M. Smith Elementary?
100.0% of students at D.M. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.M. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at D.M. Smith Elementary is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Cleveland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.M. Smith Elementary?
D.M. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 D.M. Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, D.M. Smith Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland School Dist?
Besides D.M. Smith Elementary, Cleveland School Dist also operates Cleveland Central High School (799 students), Cleveland Central Middle School (423 students), and Bell Elementary School (327 students). See the Cleveland School Dist district page for the complete list.