- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MS
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280090001396
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Canton, MS.
School address
District: Canton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280090001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 280090001396 · Canton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Public High School (884 students)
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton Public
Canton Public High School
884 students
- Canton Element
Canton Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Neal Elemen
Mc Neal Elementary School
385 students
- Reuben B. Myer
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar
378 students
- This school
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
366 students
- Nichols Middle
Nichols Middle School
362 students
What this shows Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School compares
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,389
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 4.4%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Canton Public School Dist reports $12,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Neal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Canton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
How many students attend Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School?
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Canton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School?
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Canton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Besides Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School, Canton Public School Dist also operates Canton Public High School (884 students), Canton Elementary School (411 students), and Mc Neal Elementary School (385 students). See the Canton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.