- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nettleton, MS
Nettleton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280309001160
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nettleton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nettleton, MS.
School address
District: Nettleton School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280309001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-216 students YoY
Nettleton Intermediate School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-47.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-216 students YoY 280309001160 · Nettleton, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 6.7:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (316 students)
Nettleton Intermediate School shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-47.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Nettleton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nettleton High
Nettleton High School
316 students
- Nettleton Prim
Nettleton Primary School
220 students
- This school
Nettleton Intermediate School
215 students
What this shows Nettleton Intermediate School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton Intermediate School compares
Nettleton Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,989
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 57.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 83.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Nettleton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nettleton School Dist reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nettleton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Nettleton
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nettleton Intermediate School
How many students attend Nettleton Intermediate School?
Nettleton Intermediate School has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nettleton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 216.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Intermediate School is 6.7:1, which is 50% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nettleton Intermediate School?
82.5% of students at Nettleton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton Intermediate School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Nettleton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton Intermediate School?
Nettleton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Nettleton Intermediate School rank among public schools in Nettleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nettleton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nettleton School Dist?
Besides Nettleton Intermediate School, Nettleton School Dist also operates Nettleton High School (316 students) and Nettleton Primary School (220 students). See the Nettleton School Dist district page for the complete list.