Enrollment
198
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksdale, MS
Heidelberg School Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for Heidelberg School Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280105000121
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heidelberg School Math & Science earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Clarksdale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heidelberg School Math & Science has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heidelberg School Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS.
School address
District: Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280105000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heidelberg School Math & Science compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heidelberg School Math & Science
Heidelberg School Math & Science is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Clarksdale, Mississippi, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 95% of Mississippi schools and 35% 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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Mississippi schools, with 198 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 42.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students) and Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts (299 students) alongside Heidelberg School Math & Science.
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 Heidelberg School Math & Science compares
Heidelberg School Math & Science on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, which includes Heidelberg School Math & Science.
$12,180
Per student
+2%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 39.5%
Federal 42.7%
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 Heidelberg School Math & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington Intern. Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heidelberg School Math & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heidelberg School Math & Science
How many students attend Heidelberg School Math & Science?
Heidelberg School Math & Science has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heidelberg School Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Heidelberg School Math & Science is 18:1, which is 35% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heidelberg School Math & Science?
100.0% of students at Heidelberg School Math & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heidelberg School Math & Science?
Heidelberg School Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Heidelberg School Math & Science rank among schools in Clarksdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Heidelberg School Math & Science ranks #1 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksdale on the city page.
Is Heidelberg School Math & Science a good school?
Heidelberg School Math & Science earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Besides Heidelberg School Math & Science, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students), Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts (299 students), and W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy (269 students). See the Clarksdale Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.
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