Enrollment
341
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookhaven, MS
Lipsey School
Federal NCES profile for Lipsey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280084000094
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lipsey School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lipsey School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lipsey School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Brookhaven School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280084000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lipsey School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lipsey School
Lipsey School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brookhaven, Mississippi, enrolling 341 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 83.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brookhaven School Dist also operates Brookhaven High School (758 students) and Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students) alongside Lipsey School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lipsey School compares
Lipsey School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$11,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.6%
White 24.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Lipsey School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookhaven School Dist, which includes Lipsey School.
$11,342
Per student
-5%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 42.5%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lipsey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mamie Martin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lipsey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lipsey School
How many students attend Lipsey School?
Lipsey School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lipsey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lipsey School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Lipsey School?
83.0% of students at Lipsey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lipsey School?
The largest demographic group at Lipsey School is African American at 66.6% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lipsey School?
Lipsey School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lipsey School rank among public schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Lipsey School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven on the city page.
Is Lipsey School a good school?
Lipsey School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brookhaven School Dist?
Besides Lipsey School, Brookhaven School Dist also operates Brookhaven High School (758 students), Mamie Martin Elementary School (622 students), and Brookhaven Elementary School (368 students). See the Brookhaven School Dist district page for the complete list.
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