Enrollment
1,074
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Albany Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Albany Elementary School
New Albany Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in New Albany, Mississippi, enrolling 1,074 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,074 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1074 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Albany Public Schools also operates New Albany High School (605 students) and New Albany Middle School (470 students) alongside New Albany Elementary 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 New Albany Elementary School compares
New Albany Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,319
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany Public Schools, which includes New Albany Elementary School.
$10,319
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 50.9%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Albany on the city page.
Is New Albany Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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