- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MS
Mc Neal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Neal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280090000102
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Neal Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mc Neal Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Neal Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Canton, MS.
School address
District: Canton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280090000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mc Neal Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 280090000102 · Canton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Public High School (884 students)
Mc Neal Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mc Neal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton Public
Canton Public High School
884 students
- Canton Element
Canton Elementary School
411 students
- This school
Mc Neal Elementary School
385 students
- Reuben B. Myer
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar
378 students
- Jimmie M. Good
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
366 students
- Nichols Middle
Nichols Middle School
362 students
What this shows Mc Neal Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mc Neal Elementary School compares
Mc Neal 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,389
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 385 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: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Mc Neal Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Canton Public School Dist reports $12,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mc Neal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Neal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Canton
3 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mc Neal Elementary School
How many students attend Mc Neal Elementary School?
Mc Neal Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Neal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Neal Elementary School is 16:1, which is 20% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mc Neal Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mc Neal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mc Neal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Neal Elementary School is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Canton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Neal Elementary School?
Mc Neal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mc Neal Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Neal Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Canton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Besides Mc Neal Elementary School, Canton Public School Dist also operates Canton Public High School (884 students), Canton Elementary School (411 students), and Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar (378 students). See the Canton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.