Enrollment
42
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 280118901194
Ms School for the Blind — Jackson, MS
Federal NCES profile for Ms School for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 71/100.
👥 Class size 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ms Schls for the Deaf and the Blind · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.4:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
-82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms School for the Blind compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ms School for the Blind reports 42 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 82% below the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 85% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Mississippi average and 80% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 42 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (B), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ms School for the Blind compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.4:1 | ▼ 82% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 16% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
2.4:1
students per teacher
— 82% below state mean
Top 0% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 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. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 42 Top 1% in Mississippi — larger than 99% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 2.4:1 -82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.2% +16% vs state
NCES ID 280118901194
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
White 23.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 42:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 12
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
Similar other schools in Jackson
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Walton Elementary School
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457 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
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444 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Wilkins Elementary School
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434 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Mcwillie Elementary School
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414 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ms School for the Blind
How many students attend Ms School for the Blind?
Ms School for the Blind has 42 students enrolled. It is a other school in JACKSON, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms School for the Blind is 2.4:1, which is 82% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms School for the Blind?
93.2% of students at Ms School for the Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms School for the Blind?
The largest demographic group at Ms School for the Blind is African American at 59.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in JACKSON, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms School for the Blind?
Ms School for the Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (B) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.