- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MS
Luther Branson School
Federal NCES profile for Luther Branson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280279000537
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Branson School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Luther Branson School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Luther Branson School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280279000537 · Canton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 7.2:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Luther Branson School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Luther Branson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- This school 151
Luther Branson School
151 students
What this shows Luther Branson School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Branson School compares
Luther Branson 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,248
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 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
White 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Luther Branson School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther Branson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Branson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Branson School
How many students attend Luther Branson School?
Luther Branson School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Branson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Branson School is 7.2:1, which is 46% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 54% 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 Luther Branson School?
94.9% of students at Luther Branson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Branson School?
The largest demographic group at Luther Branson School is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Canton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Branson School?
Luther Branson School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Luther Branson School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.