- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Okolona, MS
Okolona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Okolona Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280339001482
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okolona Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Okolona · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okolona Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Okolona, MS.
School address
District: Okolona Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280339001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Okolona Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280339001482 · Okolona, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Okolona Elementary School (238 students)
Okolona Middle School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Okolona Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okolona Elemen
Okolona Elementary School
238 students
- Okolona High S
Okolona High School
149 students
- This school
Okolona Middle School
125 students
What this shows Okolona Middle School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okolona Middle School compares
Okolona Middle School 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
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 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
White 6.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Okolona Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okolona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Okolona High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okolona Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okolona Middle School
How many students attend Okolona Middle School?
Okolona Middle School has 125 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okolona, MS. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okolona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okolona Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 43% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Okolona Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okolona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Okolona Middle School is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Okolona, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okolona Middle School?
Okolona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Okolona Middle School rank among public schools in Okolona?
By Resource Investment Index, Okolona Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Okolona Separate School Dist also operates Okolona Elementary School (238 students) and Okolona High School (149 students). See the Okolona Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.