- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, MS
Houston Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Houston Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280020001537
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Upper Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS.
School address
District: Chickasaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280020001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Houston Upper Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 280020001537 · Houston, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.8:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston High School (529 students)
Houston Upper Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Houston Upper Elementary 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
- Houlka Attenda
Houlka Attendance Center
457 students
- This school
Houston Upper Elementary
387 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
352 students
What this shows Houston Upper Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Upper Elementary compares
Houston Upper Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
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 43.7%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Houston Upper 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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houlka Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Upper Elementary'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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Upper Elementary
How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary?
Houston Upper Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Upper Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Upper Elementary?
75.1% of students at Houston Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Houston Upper Elementary is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Houston, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Upper Elementary?
Houston Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Upper Elementary ranks #3 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 Upper Elementary, Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston High School (529 students), Houston Lower Elementary (472 students), and Houlka Attendance Center (457 students). See the Chickasaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.