- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Neshoba Central Elementary School grew from 1,388 students in 2022-23 to 1,466 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 101.7 → 106.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 280306000611 · Philadelphia, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,419 enr · 14:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshoba Central High School (908 students)
Neshoba Central Elementary School grew from 1,388 students in 2022-23 to 1,466 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 101.7 → 106.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Neshoba Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Neshoba Central Elementary School
1,419 students
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central High School
908 students
- Neshoba Centra
Neshoba Central Middle School
645 students
What this shows Neshoba Central Elementary School reports 1,419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neshoba Central Elementary School compares
Neshoba Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,084
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 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.
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
District finance for Neshoba County School District reports $10,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,466 (2023-24), up 78.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.