- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, MS
Eiland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eiland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280270000524
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eiland Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eiland Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eiland Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisville, MS.
School address
District: Louisville Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280270000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Eiland Middle School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 280270000524 · Louisville, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nanih Waiya Attendance Center (517 students)
Eiland Middle School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Eiland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nanih Waiya At
Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
517 students
- Louisville Hig
Louisville High School
475 students
- Noxapater Atte
Noxapater Attendance Center
473 students
- Fair Elementar
Fair Elementary School
350 students
- This school
Eiland Middle School
308 students
- Louisville Ele
Louisville Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Eiland Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eiland Middle School compares
Eiland Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$12,515
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Eiland Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Louisville Municipal School Dist reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eiland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanih Waiya Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noxapater Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eiland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eiland Middle School
How many students attend Eiland Middle School?
Eiland Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eiland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eiland Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Eiland Middle School?
100.0% of students at Eiland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eiland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eiland Middle School is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Louisville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eiland Middle School?
Eiland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Eiland Middle School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eiland Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisville, 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 Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Louisville Municipal School Dist?
Besides Eiland Middle School, Louisville Municipal School Dist also operates Nanih Waiya Attendance Center (517 students), Louisville High School (475 students), and Noxapater Attendance Center (473 students). See the Louisville Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.