- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fulton, MS
Dorsey Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Dorsey Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280210000356
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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
Dorsey Attendance Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorsey Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorsey Attendance Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fulton, MS.
School address
District: Itawamba County School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280210000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dorsey Attendance Center grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 280210000356 · Fulton, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 10.6:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students)
Dorsey Attendance Center grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Dorsey Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Itawamba Atten
Itawamba Attendance Center
1,129 students
- Mantachie Atte
Mantachie Attendance Center
926 students
- Itawamba Agric
Itawamba Agricultural High School
555 students
- Tremont Attend 312
Tremont Attendance Center
312 students
- This school 233
Dorsey Attendance Center
233 students
- Fairview Atten 120
Fairview Attendance Center
120 students
What this shows Dorsey Attendance Center reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorsey Attendance Center compares
Dorsey Attendance Center is a growing 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▼ 1% | 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
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% 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
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 86% 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
$11,183
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
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Dorsey Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Itawamba County School Dist reports $11,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorsey Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mantachie Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Itawamba Agricultural High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorsey Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Fulton
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorsey Attendance Center
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fulton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorsey Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorsey Attendance Center is 10.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% 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 Dorsey Attendance Center?
80.0% of students at Dorsey Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorsey Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Dorsey Attendance Center is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Fulton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Dorsey Attendance Center rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorsey Attendance Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fulton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Itawamba County School Dist?
Besides Dorsey Attendance Center, Itawamba County School Dist also operates Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students), Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students), and Itawamba Agricultural High School (555 students). See the Itawamba County School Dist district page for the complete list.