- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grenada, MS
Grenada Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grenada Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280168000264
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grenada Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Grenada · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grenada Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Grenada, MS.
School address
District: Grenada School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280168000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Grenada Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 280168000264 · Grenada, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 13.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grenada Elementary School (2,044 students)
Grenada Middle School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Grenada Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grenada Elemen
Grenada Elementary School
2,044 students
- Grenada High
Grenada High
1,026 students
- This school 793
Grenada Middle School
793 students
What this shows Grenada Middle School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grenada Middle School compares
Grenada Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 45.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Grenada Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grenada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grenada Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grenada Middle School
How many students attend Grenada Middle School?
Grenada Middle School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grenada, MS. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grenada Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grenada Middle School?
77.6% of students at Grenada Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grenada Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grenada Middle School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Grenada, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grenada Middle School?
Grenada Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Grenada?
By Resource Investment Index, Grenada Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Grenada School Dist also operates Grenada Elementary School (2,044 students) and Grenada High (1,026 students). See the Grenada School Dist district page for the complete list.