- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ecru, MS
North Pontotoc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Pontotoc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280366001009
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pontotoc Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ecru · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pontotoc Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ecru, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280366001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
North Pontotoc Middle School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280366001009 · Ecru, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 14.7:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students)
North Pontotoc Middle School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Pontotoc Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc Elementary School
776 students
- North Pontotoc
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
- This school 308
North Pontotoc Middle School
308 students
What this shows North Pontotoc Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pontotoc Middle School compares
North Pontotoc Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▼ 14% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, North Pontotoc Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pontotoc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pontotoc Middle School
How many students attend North Pontotoc Middle School?
North Pontotoc Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ecru, MS. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pontotoc Middle School?
69.6% of students at North Pontotoc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pontotoc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Pontotoc Middle School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Ecru, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pontotoc Middle School?
North Pontotoc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ecru?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students), North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students), and North Pontotoc High School (488 students). See the Pontotoc Co School Dist district page for the complete list.