- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shaw, MS
Mcevans School
Federal NCES profile for Mcevans School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280018501527
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcevans School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 444
- students enrolled
Mcevans School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Bolivar Cons School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018501527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
444 on latest CCD 280018501527 · Shaw, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bolivar Elem (242 students)
Mcevans School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mcevans School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcevans School
444 students
- West Bolivar E
West Bolivar Elem
242 students
- West Bolivar H
West Bolivar High School
227 students
What this shows Mcevans School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcevans School compares
Mcevans School vs Mississippi and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$15,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Bolivar Cons School Dist reports $15,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcevans School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bolivar Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bolivar High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcevans School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcevans School
How many students attend Mcevans School?
Mcevans School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shaw, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcevans School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcevans School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Mcevans School?
100.0% of students at Mcevans School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcevans School?
Mcevans 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).
What other schools are in West Bolivar Cons School Dist?
Besides Mcevans School, West Bolivar Cons School Dist also operates West Bolivar Elem (242 students) and West Bolivar High School (227 students). See the West Bolivar Cons School Dist district page for the complete list.