Enrollment
236
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 280408000769
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School — Magnolia, MS
Federal NCES profile for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Pike School Dist · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School reports 236 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Mississippi average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Pike School Dist spends $11,744 per pupil district-wide, below the Mississippi average of $13,402 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 45.1% from the state, and 27.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
— below Mississippi avg of $13,402
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 236 Top 14% in Mississippi — larger than 86% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 280408000769
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Pike School Dist, which includes Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 45.1%
Federal 27.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
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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 a elementary school in Magnolia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 26/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.