Enrollment
308
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pontotoc Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pontotoc Middle School
North Pontotoc Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ecru, Mississippi, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Discipline events run high: 70 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 308 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students) and North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students) alongside North Pontotoc Middle 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 Middle School compares
North Pontotoc Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontotoc Co School Dist, which includes North Pontotoc Middle 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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ecru on the city page.
Is North Pontotoc Middle School a good school?
North Pontotoc Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. 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 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.
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