- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houlka, MS
Houlka Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Houlka Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280020001539
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houlka Attendance Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
Houlka Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chickasaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280020001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Houlka Attendance Center held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280020001539 · Houlka, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 10.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston High School (529 students)
Houlka Attendance Center held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Houlka Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston High S
Houston High School
529 students
- Houston Lower
Houston Lower Elementary
472 students
- This school
Houlka Attendance Center
457 students
- Houston Upper
Houston Upper Elementary
387 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
352 students
What this shows Houlka Attendance Center reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houlka Attendance Center compares
Houlka Attendance Center 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▼ 5% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 16% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,195
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.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
African American 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Houlka Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Chickasaw Co School Dist reports $11,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houlka Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houlka Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houlka Attendance Center
How many students attend Houlka Attendance Center?
Houlka Attendance Center has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houlka, MS. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houlka Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Houlka Attendance Center is 10.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 31% 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 Houlka Attendance Center?
76.1% of students at Houlka Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houlka Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Houlka Attendance Center is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Houlka, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houlka Attendance Center?
Houlka Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Chickasaw Co School Dist?
Besides Houlka Attendance Center, Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston High School (529 students), Houston Lower Elementary (472 students), and Houston Upper Elementary (387 students). See the Chickasaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.