- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amory, MS
East Amory School
Federal NCES profile for East Amory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280045000028
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Amory School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Amory · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Amory School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Amory School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS.
School address
District: Amory School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280045000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
East Amory School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280045000028 · Amory, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 12.1:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Amory High School (444 students)
East Amory School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Amory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amory High Sch
Amory High School
444 students
- West Amory Sch
West Amory School
355 students
- Amory Middle S
Amory Middle School
348 students
- This school
East Amory School
314 students
What this shows East Amory School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Amory School compares
East Amory 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,627
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, East Amory School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amory School Dist reports $11,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Amory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Amory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amory Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Amory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Amory School
How many students attend East Amory School?
East Amory School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amory, MS. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Amory School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Amory School is 12.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% 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 East Amory School?
64.8% of students at East Amory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Amory School?
The largest demographic group at East Amory School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Amory, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Amory School?
East Amory School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 East Amory School rank among public schools in Amory?
By Resource Investment Index, East Amory School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Amory, 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 Amory on the city page.
What other schools are in Amory School Dist?
Besides East Amory School, Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students), West Amory School (355 students), and Amory Middle School (348 students). See the Amory School Dist district page for the complete list.