- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake, MS
Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280390001387
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 333
- students enrolled
Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lake Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280390001387 · Lake, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students)
Lake Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Central
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- Morton Element
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- Bettye Mae Jac
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- This school 333
Lake Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Lake Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elementary School compares
Lake 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,252
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 40.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elementary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Lake, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Lake Elementary School, Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students), Morton Elementary School (686 students), and Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.