- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hattiesburg Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280180001444
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hattiesburg Steam Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hattiesburg Steam Academy has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hattiesburg Steam Academy ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Hattiesburg Steam Academy shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-25.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 280180001444 · Hattiesburg, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Hattiesburg Steam Academy shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-25.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hattiesburg Steam Academy 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 263
Hattiesburg Steam Academy
263 students
What this shows Hattiesburg Steam Academy reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hattiesburg Steam Academy compares
Hattiesburg Steam Academy is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,215
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.1%
White 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Hattiesburg Steam Academy 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 Hattiesburg Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hattiesburg Steam Academy'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 middle schools in Hattiesburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hattiesburg Steam Academy
How many students attend Hattiesburg Steam Academy?
Hattiesburg Steam Academy has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hattiesburg Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hattiesburg Steam Academy is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Hattiesburg Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Hattiesburg Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hattiesburg Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hattiesburg Steam Academy is African American at 79.8% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hattiesburg Steam Academy?
Hattiesburg Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hattiesburg Steam Academy rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hattiesburg Steam Academy ranks #6 of 11 public 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 public schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Hattiesburg Steam Academy, 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.