Enrollment
333
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iuka, MS
Iuka Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iuka Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280426001226
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iuka Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Iuka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iuka Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iuka Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Iuka, MS.
School address
District: Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280426001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iuka Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iuka Middle School
Iuka Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Iuka, Mississippi, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Iuka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Iuka Elementary School (414 students): Iuka Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11.8:1).
Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Belmont School (855 students) and Tishomingo County High School (578 students) alongside Iuka Middle 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 Iuka Middle School compares
Iuka Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$11,108
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 88.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Iuka Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, which includes Iuka Middle School.
$11,108
Per student
-7%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 43.9%
Federal 30.3%
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 Iuka Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iuka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tishomingo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iuka Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~333 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iuka Middle School
How many students attend Iuka Middle School?
Iuka Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iuka, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iuka Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iuka Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iuka Middle School?
64.7% of students at Iuka Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iuka Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iuka Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Iuka, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iuka Middle School?
Iuka Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Iuka Middle School rank among public schools in Iuka?
By Resource Investment Index, Iuka Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Iuka on the city page.
Is Iuka Middle School a good school?
Iuka Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist?
Besides Iuka Middle School, Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Belmont School (855 students), Tishomingo County High School (578 students), and Iuka Elementary School (414 students). See the Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist district page for the complete list.
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