Enrollment
555
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280210000949
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Itawamba Agricultural High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Itawamba Agricultural High School
Itawamba Agricultural High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fulton, Mississippi, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Mississippi schools and 20% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 52.5% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Itawamba County School Dist spends $9,612 per pupil, 20% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 555 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Itawamba County School Dist also operates Itawamba Attendance Center (1,129 students) and Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students) alongside Itawamba Agricultural High School.
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 Itawamba Agricultural High School compares
Itawamba Agricultural High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Itawamba County School Dist, which includes Itawamba Agricultural High School.
$9,612
Per student
-20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 58.8%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is Itawamba Agricultural High School a good school?
Itawamba Agricultural High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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