- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Natchez, MS
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
Federal NCES profile for Natchez Early College@Co-Lin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280303001414
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez Early College@Co-Lin ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS.
School address
District: Natchez-Adams School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280303001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 280303001414 · Natchez, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 21.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students)
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Laurin Elem
Mc Laurin Elementary School
642 students
- Natchez High S
Natchez High School
606 students
- Natchez Middle
Natchez Middle School
397 students
- Susie B West E
Susie B West Elementary School
376 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary
359 students
- This school 174
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
174 students
What this shows Natchez Early College@Co-Lin reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchez Early College@Co-Lin compares
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
White 9.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Natchez Early College@Co-Lin is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Natchez-Adams School District reports $14,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natchez Early College@Co-Lin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Laurin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchez Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susie B West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchez Early College@Co-Lin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
How many students attend Natchez Early College@Co-Lin?
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Natchez, MS. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez Early College@Co-Lin?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchez Early College@Co-Lin is 21.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natchez Early College@Co-Lin?
100.0% of students at Natchez Early College@Co-Lin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchez Early College@Co-Lin?
The largest demographic group at Natchez Early College@Co-Lin is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Natchez, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchez Early College@Co-Lin?
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin 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 Natchez Early College@Co-Lin rank among public schools in Natchez?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez Early College@Co-Lin ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Natchez, 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 Natchez on the city page.
What other schools are in Natchez-Adams School District?
Besides Natchez Early College@Co-Lin, Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students), Natchez High School (606 students), and Natchez Middle School (397 students). See the Natchez-Adams School District district page for the complete list.