- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, MS
Houston Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Houston Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280020001535
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Lower Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Lower Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS.
School address
District: Chickasaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280020001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Houston Lower Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280020001535 · Houston, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 11.2:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston High School (529 students)
Houston Lower Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Houston Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston High S
Houston High School
529 students
- This school
Houston Lower Elementary
472 students
- Houlka Attenda
Houlka Attendance Center
457 students
- Houston Upper
Houston Upper Elementary
387 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
352 students
What this shows Houston Lower Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Lower Elementary compares
Houston Lower Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▼ 0% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 49.4%
African American 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Houston Lower Elementary 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 Houston Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houlka Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Lower Elementary
How many students attend Houston Lower Elementary?
Houston Lower Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Lower Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Houston Lower Elementary?
80.4% of students at Houston Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Houston Lower Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Houston, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Lower Elementary?
Houston Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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.
How does Houston Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houston, 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 Chickasaw Co School Dist?
Besides Houston Lower Elementary, Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston High School (529 students), Houlka Attendance Center (457 students), and Houston Upper Elementary (387 students). See the Chickasaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.