- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Friars Point, MS
Friars Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Friars Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280111000141
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friars Point Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
Friars Point Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coahoma County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280111000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Friars Point Elementary School grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280111000141 · Friars Point, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School (345 students)
Friars Point Elementary School grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Friars Point Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coahoma County
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
345 students
- Lyon Elementar
Lyon Elementary School
224 students
- Jonestown Elem 135
Jonestown Elementary School
135 students
- This school 133
Friars Point Elementary School
133 students
What this shows Friars Point Elementary School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friars Point Elementary School compares
Friars Point Elementary 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$16,320
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 63.9%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Two or More at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Friars Point Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coahoma County School District reports $16,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friars Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonestown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friars Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friars Point Elementary School
How many students attend Friars Point Elementary School?
Friars Point Elementary School has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Friars Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friars Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friars Point Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% 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 Friars Point Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Friars Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friars Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Friars Point Elementary School is Two or More at 63.9% of enrollment, in Friars Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friars Point Elementary School?
Friars Point 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).
What other schools are in Coahoma County School District?
Besides Friars Point Elementary School, Coahoma County School District also operates Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School (345 students), Lyon Elementary School (224 students), and Jonestown Elementary School (135 students). See the Coahoma County School District district page for the complete list.