- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ecru, MS
North Pontotoc Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Pontotoc Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280366001008
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
North Pontotoc Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ecru · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pontotoc Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ecru, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280366001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
North Pontotoc Elementary School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280366001008 · Ecru, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 13.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students)
North Pontotoc Elementary School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Pontotoc Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc Elementary School
776 students
- This school
North Pontotoc Elementary School
762 students
- North Pontotoc
North Pontotoc High School
488 students
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc High School
455 students
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc Middle School
379 students
- North Pontotoc 308
North Pontotoc Middle School
308 students
What this shows North Pontotoc Elementary School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pontotoc Elementary School compares
North Pontotoc 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▼ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% 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
$10,351
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, North Pontotoc Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pontotoc Co School Dist reports $10,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Pontotoc Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pontotoc Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pontotoc Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Ecru
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pontotoc Elementary School
How many students attend North Pontotoc Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Elementary School has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ecru, MS. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pontotoc Elementary School?
72.0% of students at North Pontotoc Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pontotoc Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Pontotoc Elementary School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Ecru, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pontotoc Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North Pontotoc Elementary School rank among public schools in Ecru?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ecru, 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 Pontotoc Co School Dist?
Besides North Pontotoc Elementary School, Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students), North Pontotoc High School (488 students), and South Pontotoc High School (455 students). See the Pontotoc Co School Dist district page for the complete list.