- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksdale, MS
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Federal NCES profile for Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280105000126
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Clarksdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Clarksdale, MS.
School address
District: Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280105000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 280105000126 · Clarksdale, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 7.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksdale High School (473 students)
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarksdale Hig
Clarksdale High School
473 students
- Geo H Oliver V
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts
299 students
- W.a. Higgins M
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
269 students
- Kirkpatrick H
Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness
266 students
- Booker T Washi
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
247 students
- This school 106
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
106 students
What this shows Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ compares
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.4%
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
$14,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Two or More 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist reports $14,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington Intern. Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
How many students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksdale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 7.1:1, which is 47% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 55% 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 Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
100.0% of students at Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
The largest demographic group at Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is African American at 64.2% of enrollment, in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ rank among public schools in Clarksdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Besides Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students), Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts (299 students), and W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy (269 students). See the Clarksdale Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.