- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grenada, MS
Grenada Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grenada Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280168000900
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grenada Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grenada · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grenada Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grenada, MS.
School address
District: Grenada School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280168000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Grenada Elementary School held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 157.3 → 157.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 280168000900 · Grenada, MS Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,044 enr · 13:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grenada High (1,026 students)
Grenada Elementary School held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 157.3 → 157.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Grenada Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grenada Elementary School
2,044 students
- Grenada High
Grenada High
1,026 students
- Grenada Middle 793
Grenada Middle School
793 students
What this shows Grenada Elementary School reports 2,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grenada Elementary School compares
Grenada Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,044
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 46.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Grenada Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grenada School Dist reports $11,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grenada Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grenada Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grenada Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,044 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grenada Elementary School
How many students attend Grenada Elementary School?
Grenada Elementary School has 2,044 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grenada, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,967 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grenada Elementary School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Grenada Elementary School?
75.2% of students at Grenada Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grenada Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grenada Elementary School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Grenada, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grenada Elementary School?
Grenada Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Grenada Elementary School rank among public schools in Grenada?
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grenada, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grenada School Dist?
Besides Grenada Elementary School, Grenada School Dist also operates Grenada High (1,026 students) and Grenada Middle School (793 students). See the Grenada School Dist district page for the complete list.