Enrollment
762
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pontotoc Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pontotoc Elementary School
North Pontotoc Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Ecru, Mississippi, enrolling 762 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 762 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 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 762 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.
The surrounding Pontotoc Co School Dist spends $9,404 per pupil, 22% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ecru's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Pontotoc Upper Elementary (297 students): North Pontotoc Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students) and North Pontotoc High School (488 students) alongside North Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc Elementary School compares
North Pontotoc 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,404
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontotoc Co School Dist, which includes North Pontotoc Elementary School.
$9,404
Per student
-22%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 24.4%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~762 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ecru on the city page.
Is North Pontotoc Elementary School a good school?
North Pontotoc Elementary School earns 43/100 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 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.
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