Enrollment
317
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, MS
North Pike Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Pike Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280324001509
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pike Upper Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pike Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Summit, MS.
School address
District: North Pike School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280324001509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pike Upper Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pike Upper Elementary School
North Pike Upper Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Summit, Mississippi, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 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 317 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.7% 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 Elementary School (781 students): North Pike Upper Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Elementary School (781 students) and North Pike Senior High School (687 students) alongside North Pike Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
North Pike Upper 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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 48.6%
African American 44.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, North Pike Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pike Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pike Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pike Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~317 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pike Upper Elementary School
How many students attend North Pike Upper Elementary School?
North Pike Upper Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pike Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pike Upper Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pike Upper Elementary School?
100.0% of students at North Pike Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Pike Upper Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Summit, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pike Upper Elementary School?
North Pike Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pike Upper Elementary School ranks #1 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 Upper Elementary School a good school?
North Pike Upper Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Upper Elementary School, North Pike School Dist also operates North Pike Elementary School (781 students), North Pike Senior High School (687 students), and North Pike Junior High School (350 students). See the North Pike School Dist district page for the complete list.
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