Enrollment
287
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumberton, MS
Lumberton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lumberton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240001487
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumberton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumberton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lumberton, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lumberton Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lumberton Elementary
Lumberton Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lumberton, Mississippi, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Lumberton Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Mississippi schools and 20% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 85.3% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 287 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lumberton's public schools, it stands alongside Lumberton High School (268 students): Lumberton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.6:1 vs 9.6:1).
Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students) and Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students) alongside Lumberton Elementary.
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 Lumberton Elementary compares
Lumberton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 6% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$10,063
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 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
White 44.6%
African American 41.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Lumberton Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County School District, which includes Lumberton Elementary.
$10,063
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 18.9%
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 Lumberton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumberton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Lumberton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lumberton Elementary
How many students attend Lumberton Elementary?
Lumberton Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumberton, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% 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 Lumberton Elementary?
85.3% of students at Lumberton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumberton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lumberton Elementary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Lumberton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumberton Elementary?
Lumberton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lumberton Elementary rank among schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lumberton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lumberton on the city page.
Is Lumberton Elementary a good school?
Lumberton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lamar County School District?
Besides Lumberton Elementary, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.
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