- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lumberton Elementary held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 280240001487 · Lumberton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.6:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Lumberton Elementary held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lumberton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- This school 287
Lumberton Elementary
287 students
What this shows Lumberton Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumberton Elementary compares
Lumberton Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,188
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 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.
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
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,160
- 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.
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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.