Enrollment
215
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettleton Intermediate School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nettleton Intermediate School
Nettleton Intermediate School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Nettleton, Mississippi, enrolling 215 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Nettleton Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 99% of Mississippi schools and 50% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 82.5% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nettleton School Dist spends $9,546 per pupil, 20% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 215 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Nettleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nettleton Primary School (220 students): Nettleton Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.7:1 vs 8.1:1).
Nettleton School Dist also operates Nettleton High School (316 students) and Nettleton Primary School (220 students) alongside Nettleton Intermediate 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 Nettleton Intermediate School compares
Nettleton Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,546
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettleton School Dist, which includes Nettleton Intermediate School.
$9,546
Per student
-20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 58.5%
Federal 21.9%
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 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~215 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nettleton on the city page.
Is Nettleton Intermediate School a good school?
Nettleton Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Mississippi schools. 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 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.
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