- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ethel, MS
Ethel Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280051000036
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Attendance Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
Ethel Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Attala Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280051000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ethel Attendance Center shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280051000036 · Ethel, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenlee Attendance Center (356 students)
Ethel Attendance Center shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ethel Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenlee Atten
Greenlee Attendance Center
356 students
- This school
Ethel Attendance Center
230 students
- Long Creek Att
Long Creek Attendance Center
199 students
- Mcadams Attend
Mcadams Attendance Center
167 students
What this shows Ethel Attendance Center reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Attendance Center compares
Ethel Attendance Center 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$15,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Attala Co School Dist reports $15,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlee Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Creek Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadams Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Attendance Center
How many students attend Ethel Attendance Center?
Ethel Attendance Center has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ethel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Attendance Center is 10:1, which is 25% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% 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 Ethel Attendance Center?
100.0% of students at Ethel Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Attendance Center?
Ethel Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Attala Co School Dist?
Besides Ethel Attendance Center, Attala Co School Dist also operates Greenlee Attendance Center (356 students), Long Creek Attendance Center (199 students), and Mcadams Attendance Center (167 students). See the Attala Co School Dist district page for the complete list.