Enrollment
741
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loyd Star School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loyd Star School
Loyd Star School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brookhaven, Mississippi, enrolling 741 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 741 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 741 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lincoln County School District spends $9,071 per pupil, 24% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% 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.
Lincoln County School District also operates Bogue Chitto School (747 students) and Enterprise School (667 students) alongside Loyd Star 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 Loyd Star School compares
Loyd Star 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,071
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District, which includes Loyd Star School.
$9,071
Per student
-24%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 58.6%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~741 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Loyd Star School a good school?
Loyd Star School earns 38/100 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 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.
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