- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fulton, MS
Itawamba Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Itawamba Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280210000358
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itawamba Attendance Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Itawamba Attendance Center has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itawamba Attendance Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fulton, MS.
School address
District: Itawamba County School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280210000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Itawamba Attendance Center held near 1,149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280210000358 · Fulton, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students)
Itawamba Attendance Center held near 1,149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Itawamba Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Itawamba Attendance Center
1,129 students
- Mantachie Atte
Mantachie Attendance Center
926 students
- Itawamba Agric
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 Attendance Center reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itawamba Attendance Center compares
Itawamba 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 1129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Itawamba Attendance Center is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantachie Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Itawamba Agricultural High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Attendance Center | Smaller | Similar 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 Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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 elementary schools in Fulton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Itawamba Attendance Center
How many students attend Itawamba Attendance Center?
Itawamba Attendance Center has 1,129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fulton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Attendance Center is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Itawamba Attendance Center?
61.1% of students at Itawamba Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itawamba Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Itawamba Attendance Center is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Fulton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itawamba Attendance Center?
Itawamba Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Attendance Center rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Itawamba Attendance Center ranks #2 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 Attendance Center, Itawamba County School Dist also operates Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students), Itawamba Agricultural High School (555 students), and Tremont Attendance Center (312 students). See the Itawamba County School Dist district page for the complete list.