- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Magnet School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280246000472
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Magnet School of the Arts ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280246000472 · Laurel, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel High School (732 students)
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel High Sc
Laurel High School
732 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- Mason Elementa
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- This school
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- Laurel Upper E 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Laurel Magnet School of the Arts reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Magnet School of the Arts compares
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,215
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
White 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Laurel Magnet School of the Arts is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Magnet School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Magnet School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
How many students attend Laurel Magnet School of the Arts?
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Magnet School of the Arts?
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Laurel Magnet School of the Arts rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Magnet School of the Arts ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Laurel Magnet School of the Arts, Laurel School District also operates Laurel High School (732 students), Oak Park Elementary School (405 students), and Laurel Middle School (388 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.