- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Grace Christian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grace Christian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280180000302
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Christian Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace Christian Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Christian Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Grace Christian Elementary School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280180000302 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Grace Christian Elementary School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Grace Christian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- This school 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Grace Christian Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace Christian Elementary School compares
Grace Christian 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,215
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
Two or More 7.6%
White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Grace Christian Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace Christian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Christian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace Christian Elementary School
How many students attend Grace Christian Elementary School?
Grace Christian Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Elementary School is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace Christian Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Grace Christian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Christian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grace Christian Elementary School is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Christian Elementary School?
Grace Christian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Grace Christian Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Christian Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Grace Christian Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), Thames Elementary School (619 students), and N R Burger Middle School (525 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.