- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mccomb, MS
Kennedy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280288001061
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mccomb · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, MS.
School address
District: Mccomb School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280288001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280288001061 · Mccomb, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb High School (632 students)
Kennedy Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccomb High Sc
Mccomb High School
632 students
- Otken Elementa
Otken Elementary School
458 students
- Denman Junior
Denman Junior High School
312 students
- Higgins Middle
Higgins Middle School
287 students
- This school 232
Kennedy Elementary School
232 students
- Summit Element 200
Summit Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elementary School compares
Kennedy Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$15,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Kennedy Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Mccomb School District reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denman Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higgins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary School
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mccomb, MS. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% 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 Kennedy Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Kennedy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary School is African American at 88.8% of enrollment, in Mccomb, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elementary School rank among public schools in Mccomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, 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 Mccomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccomb School District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary School, Mccomb School District also operates Mccomb High School (632 students), Otken Elementary School (458 students), and Denman Junior High School (312 students). See the Mccomb School District district page for the complete list.