- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ecru, MS
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Pontotoc Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280366001384
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ecru · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ecru, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280366001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280366001384 · Ecru, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students)
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary 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 297
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
297 students
What this shows North Pontotoc Upper Elementary reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Pontotoc Upper Elementary compares
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pontotoc Upper Elementary'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
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
How many students attend North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ecru, MS. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
68.8% of students at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Ecru, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Ecru?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary ranks #2 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 Upper Elementary, 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.