- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lipsey School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 280084000094 · Brookhaven, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.1:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookhaven High School (758 students)
Lipsey School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lipsey School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookhaven Hig
Brookhaven High School
758 students
- Mamie Martin E
Mamie Martin Elementary School
622 students
- Brookhaven Ele
Brookhaven Elementary School
368 students
- This school
Lipsey School
341 students
- Alexander Juni
Alexander Junior High School
340 students
What this shows Lipsey School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lipsey School compares
Lipsey 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,335
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 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.
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
District finance for Brookhaven School Dist reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.