- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mendenhall, MS
Mendenhall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mendenhall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280399000756
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendenhall Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mendenhall · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendenhall Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mendenhall, MS.
School address
District: Simpson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280399000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Mendenhall Elementary School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 280399000756 · Mendenhall, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 14.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendenhall High School (646 students)
Mendenhall Elementary School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mendenhall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendenhall Hig
Mendenhall High School
646 students
- This school
Mendenhall Elementary School
598 students
- Magee Elementa
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 Mendenhall Elementary School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendenhall Elementary School compares
Mendenhall 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,235
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
White 45.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee 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 Mendenhall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall Elementary School
How many students attend Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mendenhall, MS. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendenhall Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Mendenhall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendenhall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mendenhall Elementary School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Mendenhall, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendenhall Elementary School?
Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall Elementary School rank among public schools in Mendenhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mendenhall, 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 Mendenhall Elementary School, Simpson Co School Dist also operates Mendenhall High School (646 students), Magee Elementary School (525 students), and Simpson Central School (388 students). See the Simpson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.