Enrollment
314
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Amory School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Amory School
East Amory School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Amory, Mississippi, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students) and West Amory School (355 students) alongside East Amory School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Amory School compares
East Amory School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amory School Dist, which includes East Amory School.
$10,625
Per student
-11%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Amory School a good school?
East Amory School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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