- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Iuka Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280426001226 · Iuka, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.9:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont School (855 students)
Iuka Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Iuka Middle 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
- Iuka Elementar
Iuka Elementary School
414 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
410 students
- This school 333
Iuka Middle School
333 students
- Tishomingo Ele 254
Tishomingo Elementary
254 students
What this shows Iuka Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iuka Middle School compares
Iuka Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,853
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.