- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · French Camp, MS
French Camp Elem School
Federal NCES profile for French Camp Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280099000113
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Camp Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
French Camp Elem School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280099000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
French Camp Elem School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280099000113 · French Camp, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 11.8:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Choctaw County High School (511 students)
French Camp Elem School grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
French Camp Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
511 students
- Ackerman Elem
Ackerman Elem
462 students
- Weir Elementar 142
Weir Elementary School
142 students
- This school 118
French Camp Elem School
118 students
What this shows French Camp Elem School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Camp Elem School compares
French Camp Elem School is a growing 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 | 54.5% | ▼ 32% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 97% | - | - |
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.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,120
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, French Camp Elem School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw Co School Dist reports $16,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Camp Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ackerman Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weir Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Camp Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Camp Elem School
How many students attend French Camp Elem School?
French Camp Elem School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in French Camp, MS. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Camp Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Camp Elem 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 French Camp Elem School?
54.5% of students at French Camp Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Camp Elem School?
The largest demographic group at French Camp Elem School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in French Camp, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Camp Elem School?
French Camp Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Choctaw Co School Dist?
Besides French Camp Elem School, Choctaw Co School Dist also operates Choctaw County High School (511 students), Ackerman Elem (462 students), and Weir Elementary School (142 students). See the Choctaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.