- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mccomb, MS
Otken Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otken Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280288000555
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otken Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mccomb · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Otken Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otken Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, MS.
School address
District: Mccomb School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280288000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Otken Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 280288000555 · Mccomb, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 19.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb High School (632 students)
Otken Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Otken Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccomb High Sc
Mccomb High School
632 students
- This school
Otken Elementary School
458 students
- Denman Junior
Denman Junior High School
312 students
- Higgins Middle
Higgins Middle School
287 students
- Kennedy Elemen 232
Kennedy Elementary School
232 students
- Summit Element 200
Summit Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Otken Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otken Elementary School compares
Otken Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$15,268
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Otken Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccomb School District reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otken Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denman Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Higgins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otken Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otken Elementary School
How many students attend Otken Elementary School?
Otken Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mccomb, MS. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otken Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Otken Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otken Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otken Elementary School is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Mccomb, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otken Elementary School?
Otken Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Otken Elementary School rank among public schools in Mccomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Otken Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mccomb, 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 Mccomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccomb School District?
Besides Otken Elementary School, Mccomb School District also operates Mccomb High School (632 students), Denman Junior High School (312 students), and Higgins Middle School (287 students). See the Mccomb School District district page for the complete list.