Enrollment
722
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mooreville, MS
Mooreville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mooreville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255001000
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mooreville Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mooreville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mooreville Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mooreville, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mooreville Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mooreville Elementary School
Mooreville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mooreville, Mississippi, enrolling 722 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 52.6% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 722 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students) and Saltillo Primary School (704 students) alongside Mooreville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mooreville Elementary School compares
Mooreville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Mooreville Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County School District, which includes Mooreville Elementary School.
$10,279
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 50.6%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mooreville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mooreville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~722 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mooreville Elementary School
How many students attend Mooreville Elementary School?
Mooreville Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mooreville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mooreville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mooreville Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mooreville Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Mooreville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mooreville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mooreville Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Mooreville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mooreville Elementary School?
Mooreville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mooreville Elementary School rank among public schools in Mooreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mooreville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mooreville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mooreville on the city page.
Is Mooreville Elementary School a good school?
Mooreville Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Mooreville Elementary School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Saltillo Primary School (704 students), and Saltillo Elementary School (696 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.
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