- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mclain, MS
Mc Lain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Lain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280159000233
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Lain Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 160
- students enrolled
Mc Lain Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mc Lain Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280159000233 · Mclain, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 10.7:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County High School (446 students)
Mc Lain Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mc Lain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County High School
446 students
- Leakesville El
Leakesville Elementary School
423 students
- Leakesville Jr
Leakesville Jr High School
325 students
- Sand Hill Elem
Sand Hill Elementary School
267 students
- This school 160
Mc Lain Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Mc Lain Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mc Lain Elementary School compares
Mc Lain Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,818
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Mc Lain Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greene County School District reports $12,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mc Lain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Lain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mc Lain Elementary School
How many students attend Mc Lain Elementary School?
Mc Lain Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mclain, MS. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Lain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Lain Elementary School is 10.7:1, 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 Mc Lain Elementary School?
88.4% of students at Mc Lain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mc Lain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Lain Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Mclain, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Lain Elementary School?
Mc Lain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Greene County School District?
Besides Mc Lain Elementary School, Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students), Leakesville Elementary School (423 students), and Leakesville Jr High School (325 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.