- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Magee, MS
Magee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Magee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280399001084
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magee Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Magee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magee Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Magee, MS.
School address
District: Simpson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280399001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Magee Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280399001084 · Magee, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 13.1:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendenhall High School (646 students)
Magee Elementary School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Magee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendenhall Hig
Mendenhall High School
646 students
- Mendenhall Ele
Mendenhall Elementary School
598 students
- This school
Magee Elementary School
525 students
- Simpson Centra
Simpson Central School
388 students
- Magee High Sch
Magee High School
380 students
- Magee Middle S
Magee Middle School
260 students
What this shows Magee Elementary School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magee Elementary School compares
Magee Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$12,235
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Magee Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simpson Co School Dist reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendenhall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simpson Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magee Elementary School
How many students attend Magee Elementary School?
Magee Elementary School has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Magee, MS. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magee Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Magee Elementary School?
89.3% of students at Magee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Magee Elementary School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Magee, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magee Elementary School?
Magee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Magee Elementary School rank among public schools in Magee?
By Resource Investment Index, Magee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Magee, 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 Simpson Co School Dist?
Besides Magee Elementary School, Simpson Co School Dist also operates Mendenhall High School (646 students), Mendenhall Elementary School (598 students), and Simpson Central School (388 students). See the Simpson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.