Enrollment
1,419
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Neshoba Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280306000611
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neshoba Central Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,419
- students enrolled
Neshoba Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Neshoba County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280306000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neshoba Central Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neshoba Central Elementary School
Neshoba Central Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Mississippi, enrolling 1,419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,419 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 710 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Neshoba County School District spends $8,958 per pupil, 25% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Elementary School (430 students): Neshoba Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11:1).
Neshoba County School District also operates Neshoba Central High School (908 students) and Neshoba Central Middle School (645 students) alongside Neshoba Central 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 Neshoba Central Elementary School compares
Neshoba Central 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▼ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,419 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,419
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$8,958
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 59.0%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Neshoba Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshoba County School District, which includes Neshoba Central Elementary School.
$8,958
Per student
-25%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 46.4%
Federal 37.7%
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 Neshoba Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neshoba Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neshoba Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,419 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neshoba Central Elementary School
How many students attend Neshoba Central Elementary School?
Neshoba Central Elementary School has 1,419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Elementary School is 14:1, 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 Neshoba Central Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Neshoba Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neshoba Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Neshoba Central Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neshoba Central Elementary School?
Neshoba Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
Is Neshoba Central Elementary School a good school?
Neshoba Central Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 Neshoba County School District?
Besides Neshoba Central Elementary School, Neshoba County School District also operates Neshoba Central High School (908 students) and Neshoba Central Middle School (645 students). See the Neshoba County School District district page for the complete list.
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