Enrollment
262
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holly Springs, MS
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
Federal NCES profile for H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280285001268
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Holly Springs, MS.
School address
District: Marshall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280285001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Holly Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Mississippi schools and 23% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall Co School Dist also operates Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students) and Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (438 students) alongside H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) compares
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$9,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Co School Dist, which includes H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4).
$9,988
Per student
-17%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 43.2%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byhalia Middle School (5-8) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byhalia High School (9-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H. W. Byers High School (5-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potts Camp High School (5-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
How many students attend H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holly Springs, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
The student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
100.0% of students at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
The largest demographic group at H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) rank among elementary schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Holly Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
Is H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) a good school?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshall Co School Dist?
Besides H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4), Marshall Co School Dist also operates Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students), Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (438 students), and Byhalia High School (9-12) (428 students). See the Marshall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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