Enrollment
781
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, MS
North Pike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Pike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280324000634
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pike Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pike Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Summit, MS.
School address
District: North Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280324000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pike Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pike Elementary School
North Pike Elementary School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Summit, Mississippi, enrolling 781 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 781 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 89 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 (47%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 781 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 35.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Summit's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Pike Upper Elementary School (317 students): North Pike Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Senior High School (687 students) and North Pike Junior High School (350 students) alongside North Pike 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 North Pike Elementary School compares
North Pike 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,281
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 781 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 48.0%
African American 46.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, North Pike 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 North Pike School Dist, which includes North Pike Elementary School.
$10,281
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 45.1%
Federal 35.1%
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 North Pike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pike Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pike Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pike Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pike Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Summit
2 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 (~781 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pike Elementary School
How many students attend North Pike Elementary School?
North Pike Elementary School has 781 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pike Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pike Elementary School?
100.0% of students at North Pike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pike Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Pike Elementary School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Summit, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pike Elementary School?
North Pike 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 North Pike Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Summit, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Summit on the city page.
Is North Pike Elementary School a good school?
North Pike Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 North Pike School Dist?
Besides North Pike Elementary School, North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Senior High School (687 students), North Pike Junior High School (350 students), and North Pike Upper Elementary School (317 students). See the North Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.
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