Enrollment
297
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pontotoc Upper Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ecru, Mississippi, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Mississippi schools and 24% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% 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.
Among Ecru's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students): North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students) and North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students) alongside North Pontotoc Upper Elementary.
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 Upper Elementary compares
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontotoc Co School Dist, which includes North Pontotoc Upper Elementary.
$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 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
- 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 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 (~297 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ecru on the city page.
Is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary a good school?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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