- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Okolona, MS
Okolona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Okolona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280339000653
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okolona Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Okolona · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okolona Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Okolona, MS.
School address
District: Okolona Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280339000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Okolona Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280339000653 · Okolona, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Okolona High School (149 students)
Okolona Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Okolona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Okolona Elementary School
238 students
- Okolona High S
Okolona High School
149 students
- Okolona Middle
Okolona Middle School
125 students
What this shows Okolona Elementary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okolona Elementary School compares
Okolona Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,278
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.0%
Two or More 9.7%
White 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Okolona Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Okolona Separate School Dist reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okolona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okolona High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Okolona Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okolona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okolona Elementary School
How many students attend Okolona Elementary School?
Okolona Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Okolona, MS. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okolona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okolona Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okolona Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Okolona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okolona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Okolona Elementary School is African American at 84.0% of enrollment, in Okolona, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okolona Elementary School?
Okolona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Okolona Elementary School rank among public schools in Okolona?
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Okolona, 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 Okolona Separate School Dist?
Besides Okolona Elementary School, Okolona Separate School Dist also operates Okolona High School (149 students) and Okolona Middle School (125 students). See the Okolona Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.