- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksdale, MS
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts
Federal NCES profile for Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280105000124
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Clarksdale · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts ranks #5 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS.
School address
District: Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280105000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+24.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 280105000124 · Clarksdale, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 21.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksdale High School (473 students)
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+24.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarksdale Hig
Clarksdale High School
473 students
- This school
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts
299 students
- W.a. Higgins M
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
269 students
- Kirkpatrick H
Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness
266 students
- Booker T Washi
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
247 students
- Heidelberg Sch
Heidelberg School Math & Science
198 students
What this shows Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts compares
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$14,773
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.6%
Two or More 13.4%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist reports $14,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington Intern. Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heidelberg School Math & Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts
How many students attend Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts?
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksdale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts is 21.4:1, which is 61% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts?
100.0% of students at Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts?
The largest demographic group at Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts is African American at 84.6% of enrollment, in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts?
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts rank among schools in Clarksdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts ranks #5 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Besides Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students), W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy (269 students), and Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness (266 students). See the Clarksdale Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.