Enrollment
1,129
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Itawamba Attendance Center compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Itawamba Attendance Center
Itawamba Attendance Center is a higher-need, large elementary school in Fulton, Mississippi, enrolling 1,129 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,129 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1129 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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.
Among Fulton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dorsey Attendance Center (233 students): Itawamba Attendance Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 10.6:1).
Itawamba County School Dist also operates Mantachie Attendance Center (926 students) and Itawamba Agricultural High School (555 students) alongside Itawamba Attendance Center.
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 Attendance Center compares
Itawamba Attendance Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Itawamba County School Dist, which includes Itawamba Attendance Center.
$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 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,129 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is Itawamba Attendance Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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