Enrollment
375
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, MS
Lovett Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lovett Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280109001028
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovett Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovett Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovett Elem School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovett Elem School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovett Elem School
Lovett Elem School is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Mississippi, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 46.6% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Mississippi average.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (29%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clinton Public School Dist spends $8,818 per pupil, 26% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 375 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Clinton's middle schools, it stands alongside Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students): Lovett Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students) and Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students) alongside Lovett Elem 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 Lovett Elem School compares
Lovett Elem 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$8,818
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 55.2%
White 29.1%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Lovett Elem School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Public School Dist, which includes Lovett Elem School.
$8,818
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 48.0%
Federal 16.8%
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 Lovett Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovett Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Clinton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lovett Elem School
How many students attend Lovett Elem School?
Lovett Elem School has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovett Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovett Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovett Elem School?
46.6% of students at Lovett Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovett Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lovett Elem School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovett Elem School?
Lovett Elem 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 Lovett Elem School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovett Elem School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Lovett Elem School a good school?
Lovett Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. 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 Clinton Public School Dist?
Besides Lovett Elem School, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), and Eastside Elem (747 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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