- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, MS
Mclaurin Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Mclaurin Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383000739
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaurin Attendance Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaurin Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Florence, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mclaurin Attendance Center held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280383000739 · Florence, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 9.1:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Mclaurin Attendance Center held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mclaurin Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 481
Mclaurin Attendance Center
481 students
What this shows Mclaurin Attendance Center reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaurin Attendance Center compares
Mclaurin Attendance Center 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▼ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,323
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Mclaurin Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclaurin Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaurin Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Florence
2 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaurin Attendance Center
How many students attend Mclaurin Attendance Center?
Mclaurin Attendance Center has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, MS. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Attendance Center is 9.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 42% 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 Mclaurin Attendance Center?
70.0% of students at Mclaurin Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclaurin Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Mclaurin Attendance Center is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Florence, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaurin Attendance Center?
Mclaurin Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mclaurin Attendance Center rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaurin Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Florence, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Mclaurin Attendance Center, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.