- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, MS
Earl Nash Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Earl Nash Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280330000641
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Nash Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Nash Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Nash Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Macon, MS.
School address
District: Noxubee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280330000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Earl Nash Elementary School shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 280330000641 · Macon, MS Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 17:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Noxubee County High School (405 students)
Earl Nash Elementary School shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Earl Nash Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Earl Nash Elementary School
611 students
- Noxubee County
Noxubee County High School
405 students
- B F Liddell Mi
B F Liddell Middle School
305 students
What this shows Earl Nash Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl Nash Elementary School compares
Earl Nash 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,260
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.7%
Two or More 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Earl Nash Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Noxubee County School District reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl Nash Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noxubee County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B F Liddell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Nash Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl Nash Elementary School
How many students attend Earl Nash Elementary School?
Earl Nash Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Nash Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Nash Elementary School is 17:1, which is 28% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Nash Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Earl Nash Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Nash Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Earl Nash Elementary School is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in Macon, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Nash Elementary School?
Earl Nash Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Earl Nash Elementary School rank among public schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Nash Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Macon, 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 Noxubee County School District?
Besides Earl Nash Elementary School, Noxubee County School District also operates Noxubee County High School (405 students) and B F Liddell Middle School (305 students). See the Noxubee County School District district page for the complete list.