- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Magnolia, MS
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280408000769
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Magnolia, MS.
School address
District: South Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280408000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280408000769 · Magnolia, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pike Senior High School (425 students)
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Eva Gordon Upper 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
- Eva Gordon Low
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
345 students
- South Pike Jr
South Pike Jr High
241 students
- This school
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
236 students
- Osyka Elementa
Osyka Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School compares
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pike Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pike Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osyka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Magnolia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Eva Gordon Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Magnolia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks #2 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 Upper Elementary School, South Pike School Dist also operates South Pike Senior High School (425 students), Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School (345 students), and South Pike Jr High (241 students). See the South Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.