- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leland, MS
Edna M Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edna M Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280261000509
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna M Scott Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leland · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna M Scott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna M Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leland, MS.
School address
District: Leland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280261000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Edna M Scott Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 280261000509 · Leland, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Leland School Park (232 students)
Edna M Scott Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Edna M Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edna M Scott Elementary School
239 students
- Leland School
Leland School Park
232 students
- Leland High Sc
Leland High School
200 students
What this shows Edna M Scott Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edna M Scott Elementary School compares
Edna M Scott 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,804
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.7%
Two or More 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Edna M Scott Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leland School Dist reports $17,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edna M Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland School Park | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna M Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edna M Scott Elementary School
How many students attend Edna M Scott Elementary School?
Edna M Scott Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna M Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna M Scott Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Edna M Scott Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Edna M Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna M Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edna M Scott Elementary School is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Leland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna M Scott Elementary School?
Edna M Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Edna M Scott Elementary School rank among public schools in Leland?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna M Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leland, 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 Leland School Dist?
Besides Edna M Scott Elementary School, Leland School Dist also operates Leland School Park (232 students) and Leland High School (200 students). See the Leland School Dist district page for the complete list.