- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pass Christian, MS
Pass Christian Elem
Federal NCES profile for Pass Christian Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280351000683
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pass Christian Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pass Christian · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pass Christian Elem has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, MS.
School address
District: Pass Christian Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280351000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pass Christian Elem held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280351000683 · Pass Christian, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.5:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pass Christian High School (604 students)
Pass Christian Elem held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pass Christian Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian High School
604 students
- Delisle Elemen
Delisle Elementary School
400 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Middle
384 students
- This school
Pass Christian Elem
378 students
What this shows Pass Christian Elem reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pass Christian Elem compares
Pass Christian Elem 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▼ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,145
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
African American 38.4%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Pass Christian Elem is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pass Christian Public School Dist reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pass Christian Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delisle Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pass Christian Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pass Christian Elem
How many students attend Pass Christian Elem?
Pass Christian Elem has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pass Christian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian Elem is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Pass Christian Elem?
71.7% of students at Pass Christian Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pass Christian Elem?
The largest demographic group at Pass Christian Elem is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Pass Christian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pass Christian Elem?
Pass Christian Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Pass Christian Elem rank among public schools in Pass Christian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian Elem ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian on the city page.
What other schools are in Pass Christian Public School Dist?
Besides Pass Christian Elem, Pass Christian Public School Dist also operates Pass Christian High School (604 students), Delisle Elementary School (400 students), and Pass Christian Middle (384 students). See the Pass Christian Public School Dist district page for the complete list.