- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mooreville Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 280255001000 · Mooreville, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Mooreville Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mooreville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- This school
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- Shannon High S
Shannon High School
529 students
What this shows Mooreville Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mooreville Elementary School compares
Mooreville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,383
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 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.
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
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~722 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.