- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hernando, MS
Lewisburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lewisburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280132001343
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewisburg Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 996
- students enrolled
Lewisburg Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lewisburg Middle held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280132001343 · Hernando, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 17.8:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Lewisburg Middle held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lewisburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school
Lewisburg Middle
996 students
What this shows Lewisburg Middle reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewisburg Middle compares
Lewisburg Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 77% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$9,525
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 996 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Lewisburg Middle is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewisburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewisburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~996 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewisburg Middle
How many students attend Lewisburg Middle?
Lewisburg Middle has 996 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hernando, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Middle is 17.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewisburg Middle?
18.6% of students at Lewisburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewisburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lewisburg Middle is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Hernando, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewisburg Middle?
Lewisburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Lewisburg Middle, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.