- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookhaven, MS
Loyd Star School
Federal NCES profile for Loyd Star School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280264000515
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyd Star School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyd Star School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyd Star School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280264000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Loyd Star School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 280264000515 · Brookhaven, MS Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 13.7:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogue Chitto School (747 students)
Loyd Star School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Loyd Star School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bogue Chitto S
Bogue Chitto School
747 students
- This school
Loyd Star School
741 students
- Enterprise Sch
Enterprise School
667 students
- West Lincoln S
West Lincoln School
636 students
What this shows Loyd Star School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loyd Star School compares
Loyd Star 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$9,945
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 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Loyd Star School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $9,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loyd Star School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enterprise School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyd Star School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loyd Star School
How many students attend Loyd Star School?
Loyd Star School has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookhaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyd Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyd Star School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loyd Star School?
57.8% of students at Loyd Star School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyd Star School?
The largest demographic group at Loyd Star School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyd Star School?
Loyd Star School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Loyd Star School rank among schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyd Star School ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Loyd Star School, Lincoln County School District also operates Bogue Chitto School (747 students), Enterprise School (667 students), and West Lincoln School (636 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.