- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, MS
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280408000768
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, MS.
School address
District: South Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280408000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 280408000768 · Magnolia, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pike Senior High School (425 students)
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pike Sen
South Pike Senior High School
425 students
- This school
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
345 students
- South Pike Jr
South Pike Jr High
241 students
- Eva Gordon Upp
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
236 students
- Osyka Elementa
Osyka Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School compares
Eva Gordon Lower 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$12,390
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
White 10.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Pike School Dist reports $12,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pike Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pike Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osyka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Magnolia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, 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 South Pike School Dist?
Besides Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, South Pike School Dist also operates South Pike Senior High School (425 students), South Pike Jr High (241 students), and Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School (236 students). See the South Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.