- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moss Point, MS
East Central Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Central Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280216000962
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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
East Central Lower Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Lower Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Lower Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
East Central Lower Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280216000962 · Moss Point, MS Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 15.3:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
East Central Lower Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Central Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- This school
East Central Lower Elementary
567 students
What this shows East Central Lower Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Lower Elementary compares
East Central Lower Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 34% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$10,899
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, East Central Lower Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Central Lower Elementary
How many students attend East Central Lower Elementary?
East Central Lower Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Lower Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central Lower Elementary?
52.8% of students at East Central Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Central Lower Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Lower Elementary?
East Central Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 East Central Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Lower Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, 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 Moss Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides East Central Lower Elementary, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.