- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maben, MS
East Webster High School
Federal NCES profile for East Webster High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280456000852
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Webster High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
East Webster High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Webster Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280456000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
East Webster High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280456000852 · Maben, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Eupora High School (437 students)
East Webster High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Webster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Webster High School
445 students
- Eupora High Sc
Eupora High School
437 students
- East Webster E
East Webster Elementary School
434 students
- Eupora Element
Eupora Elementary School
401 students
What this shows East Webster High School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Webster High School compares
East Webster High School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 39% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$11,163
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Co School Dist reports $11,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Webster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eupora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eupora Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Webster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Webster High School
How many students attend East Webster High School?
East Webster High School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maben, MS. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Webster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Webster High School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Webster High School?
49.3% of students at East Webster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Webster High School?
East Webster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Webster Co School Dist?
Besides East Webster High School, Webster Co School Dist also operates Eupora High School (437 students), East Webster Elementary School (434 students), and Eupora Elementary School (401 students). See the Webster Co School Dist district page for the complete list.