- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iuka, MS
Iuka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Iuka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280426001225
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iuka Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Iuka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Iuka Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iuka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iuka, MS.
School address
District: Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280426001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Iuka Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 280426001225 · Iuka, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 11.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont School (855 students)
Iuka Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Iuka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont School
Belmont School
855 students
- Tishomingo Cou
Tishomingo County High School
578 students
- This school
Iuka Elementary School
414 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
410 students
- Iuka Middle Sc 333
Iuka Middle School
333 students
- Tishomingo Ele 254
Tishomingo Elementary
254 students
What this shows Iuka Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iuka Elementary School compares
Iuka Elementary School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$11,853
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Iuka Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iuka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tishomingo County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iuka Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tishomingo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iuka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Iuka
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iuka Elementary School
How many students attend Iuka Elementary School?
Iuka Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iuka, MS. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iuka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iuka Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iuka Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Iuka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iuka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Iuka Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Iuka, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iuka Elementary School?
Iuka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Iuka Elementary School rank among public schools in Iuka?
By Resource Investment Index, Iuka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iuka, 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 Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist?
Besides Iuka Elementary School, Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Belmont School (855 students), Tishomingo County High School (578 students), and Burnsville Elementary (410 students). See the Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist district page for the complete list.