- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fulton, MS
Itawamba Agricultural High School
Federal NCES profile for Itawamba Agricultural High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280210000949
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itawamba Agricultural High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Itawamba Agricultural High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fulton, MS.
School address
District: Itawamba County School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280210000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Itawamba Agricultural High School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 280210000949 · Fulton, MS High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students)
Itawamba Agricultural High School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Itawamba Agricultural High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Itawamba Atten
Itawamba Attendance Center
1,129 students
- Mantachie Atte
Mantachie Attendance Center
926 students
- This school
Itawamba Agricultural High School
555 students
- Tremont Attend 312
Tremont Attendance Center
312 students
- Dorsey Attenda 233
Dorsey Attendance Center
233 students
- Fairview Atten 120
Fairview Attendance Center
120 students
What this shows Itawamba Agricultural High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itawamba Agricultural High School compares
Itawamba Agricultural High School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,183
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Itawamba Agricultural High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Itawamba County School Dist reports $11,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Itawamba Agricultural High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itawamba Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mantachie Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorsey Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Attendance Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Itawamba Agricultural High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Itawamba Agricultural High School
How many students attend Itawamba Agricultural High School?
Itawamba Agricultural High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fulton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Agricultural High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Agricultural High School is 15.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Itawamba Agricultural High School?
52.5% of students at Itawamba Agricultural High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itawamba Agricultural High School?
The largest demographic group at Itawamba Agricultural High School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fulton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itawamba Agricultural High School?
Itawamba Agricultural High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Itawamba Agricultural High School rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Itawamba Agricultural High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fulton, 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 Itawamba County School Dist?
Besides Itawamba Agricultural High School, Itawamba County School Dist also operates Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students), Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students), and Tremont Attendance Center (312 students). See the Itawamba County School Dist district page for the complete list.