- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, MS
Parks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280075000084
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parks Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS.
School address
District: Cleveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280075000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Parks Elementary School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 280075000084 · Cleveland, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Central High School (799 students)
Parks Elementary School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Parks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central High School
799 students
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central Middle School
423 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
327 students
- Hayes Cooper C 304
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
304 students
- This school 265
Parks Elementary School
265 students
- Nailor Element 256
Nailor Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Parks Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parks Elementary School compares
Parks Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
White 35.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Parks Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland School Dist reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nailor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parks Elementary School
How many students attend Parks Elementary School?
Parks Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parks Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parks Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Parks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parks Elementary School is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parks Elementary School?
Parks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Parks Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Parks Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland School Dist?
Besides Parks Elementary School, Cleveland School Dist also operates Cleveland Central High School (799 students), Cleveland Central Middle School (423 students), and Bell Elementary School (327 students). See the Cleveland School Dist district page for the complete list.