- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belzoni, MS
O M Mc Nair Middle School
Federal NCES profile for O M Mc Nair Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280204001039
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O M Mc Nair Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belzoni · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
O M Mc Nair Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O M Mc Nair Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belzoni, MS.
School address
District: Humphreys Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280204001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
O M Mc Nair Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-20.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 280204001039 · Belzoni, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Humphreys County High School (427 students)
O M Mc Nair Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-20.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
O M Mc Nair Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humphreys Coun
Humphreys County High School
427 students
- Ida Greene Low
Ida Greene Lower Elementary
398 students
- This school
O M Mc Nair Middle School
305 students
What this shows O M Mc Nair Middle School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How O M Mc Nair Middle School compares
O M Mc Nair 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 59.3%
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, O M Mc Nair Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humphreys Co School Dist reports $15,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O M Mc Nair Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida Greene Lower Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O M Mc Nair Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Belzoni
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about O M Mc Nair Middle School
How many students attend O M Mc Nair Middle School?
O M Mc Nair Middle School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belzoni, MS. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O M Mc Nair Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at O M Mc Nair Middle 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 O M Mc Nair Middle School?
100.0% of students at O M Mc Nair Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O M Mc Nair Middle School?
The largest demographic group at O M Mc Nair Middle School is Two or More at 59.3% of enrollment, in Belzoni, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O M Mc Nair Middle School?
O M Mc Nair Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 O M Mc Nair Middle School rank among public schools in Belzoni?
By Resource Investment Index, O M Mc Nair Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belzoni, 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 Humphreys Co School Dist?
Besides O M Mc Nair Middle School, Humphreys Co School Dist also operates Humphreys County High School (427 students) and Ida Greene Lower Elementary (398 students). See the Humphreys Co School Dist district page for the complete list.