- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hattiesburg, MS
North Forrest Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for North Forrest Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280149000217
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forrest Attendance Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forrest Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forrest Attendance Center ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Forrest County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280149000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
North Forrest Attendance Center held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 280149000217 · Hattiesburg, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 9.1:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students)
North Forrest Attendance Center held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Forrest Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Forrest
South Forrest Attendance Center
604 students
- Dixie Attendan
Dixie Attendance Center
487 students
- North Forrest
North Forrest High School
349 students
- Earl Travillio
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
261 students
- Rawls Springs 214
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
214 students
- This school 209
North Forrest Attendance Center
209 students
What this shows North Forrest Attendance Center reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Forrest Attendance Center compares
North Forrest Attendance Center 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$14,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
White 22.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, North Forrest Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forrest County School District reports $14,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Forrest Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forrest Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Forrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Travillion Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawls Springs Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Forrest Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Hattiesburg
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Forrest Attendance Center
How many students attend North Forrest Attendance Center?
North Forrest Attendance Center has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forrest Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forrest Attendance Center is 9.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 42% 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 North Forrest Attendance Center?
91.1% of students at North Forrest Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forrest Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at North Forrest Attendance Center is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forrest Attendance Center?
North Forrest Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Forrest Attendance Center rank among public schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forrest Attendance Center ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Forrest County School District?
Besides North Forrest Attendance Center, Forrest County School District also operates South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students), Dixie Attendance Center (487 students), and North Forrest High School (349 students). See the Forrest County School District district page for the complete list.