- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Lovett Elem School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 280109001028 · Clinton, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,339 students)
Lovett Elem School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lovett Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,339 students
- Clinton Jr Hi
Clinton Jr Hi School
862 students
- Eastside Elem
Eastside Elem
747 students
- Clinton Park E
Clinton Park Elem School
746 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elem
683 students
- This school 375
Lovett Elem School
375 students
What this shows Lovett Elem School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovett Elem School compares
Lovett Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,681
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 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.
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
District finance for Clinton Public School Dist reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.