- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moss Point, MS
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
Federal NCES profile for Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280300000589
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Moss Point · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, MS.
School address
District: Moss Point Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280300000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280300000589 · Moss Point, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moss Point High School (491 students)
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moss Point Hig
Moss Point High School
491 students
- Moss Point Kre
Moss Point Kreole Primary School
419 students
- Magnolia Middl
Magnolia Middle School
359 students
- This school
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
342 students
What this shows Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem compares
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$17,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.7%
White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moss Point Separate School Dist reports $17,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moss Point Kreole Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Moss Point
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
How many students attend Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moss Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
100.0% of students at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
The largest demographic group at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is African American at 63.7% of enrollment, in Moss Point, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem rank among public schools in Moss Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Moss Point, 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 Moss Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Moss Point Separate School Dist?
Besides Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem, Moss Point Separate School Dist also operates Moss Point High School (491 students), Moss Point Kreole Primary School (419 students), and Magnolia Middle School (359 students). See the Moss Point Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.