- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MS
Kirksey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kirksey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280219001365
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirksey Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirksey Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksey Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Kirksey Middle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 280219001365 · Jackson, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Kirksey Middle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Kirksey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school 389
Kirksey Middle School
389 students
What this shows Kirksey Middle School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirksey Middle School compares
Kirksey 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Kirksey Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirksey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirksey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirksey Middle School
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirksey Middle School?
100.0% of students at Kirksey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirksey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kirksey Middle School is African American at 87.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Kirksey Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksey Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Kirksey Middle School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.