- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Albany, MS
New Albany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Albany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280312001259
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Albany Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Albany Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Albany, MS.
School address
District: New Albany Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280312001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
New Albany Elementary School held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280312001259 · New Albany, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 13.4:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany High School (605 students)
New Albany Elementary School held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
New Albany Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Albany Elementary School
1,074 students
- New Albany Hig
New Albany High School
605 students
- New Albany Mid
New Albany Middle School
470 students
What this shows New Albany Elementary School reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Albany Elementary School compares
New Albany Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,485
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 1074 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, New Albany Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Albany Public Schools reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Albany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Albany Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Albany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Albany Elementary School
How many students attend New Albany Elementary School?
New Albany Elementary School has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Albany, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Albany Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Albany Elementary School?
65.8% of students at New Albany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Albany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Albany Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in New Albany, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Albany Elementary School?
New Albany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does New Albany Elementary School rank among public schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Albany, 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 New Albany Public Schools?
Besides New Albany Elementary School, New Albany Public Schools also operates New Albany High School (605 students) and New Albany Middle School (470 students). See the New Albany Public Schools district page for the complete list.