Enrollment
106
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280105000126
👥 S:T ratio 72
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is a high-poverty, small high school in Clarksdale, Mississippi, enrolling 106 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is leaner than roughly 98% of Mississippi schools and 47% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Mississippi schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Two or More (35%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 42.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 58 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 106 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students) and Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts (299 students) alongside Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
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 Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ compares
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, which includes Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
$12,180
Per student
+2%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 39.5%
Federal 42.7%
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 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ a good school?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi. 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 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.
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