- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nettleton, MS
Nettleton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280309000614
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton Primary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nettleton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton Primary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nettleton, MS.
School address
District: Nettleton School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280309000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Nettleton Primary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 280309000614 · Nettleton, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 8.1:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (316 students)
Nettleton Primary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Nettleton Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nettleton High
Nettleton High School
316 students
- This school
Nettleton Primary School
220 students
- Nettleton Inte
Nettleton Intermediate School
215 students
What this shows Nettleton Primary School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton Primary School compares
Nettleton Primary School 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 3% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Nettleton Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nettleton Primary School
How many students attend Nettleton Primary School?
Nettleton Primary School has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nettleton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Primary School is 8.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 48% 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 Primary School?
81.4% of students at Nettleton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton Primary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Nettleton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton Primary School?
Nettleton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Nettleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Nettleton School Dist also operates Nettleton High School (316 students) and Nettleton Intermediate School (215 students). See the Nettleton School Dist district page for the complete list.