Enrollment
378
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pass Christian Elem compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pass Christian Elem
Pass Christian Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pass Christian, Mississippi, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pass Christian Public School Dist also operates Pass Christian High School (604 students) and Delisle Elementary School (400 students) alongside Pass Christian Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pass Christian Elem compares
Pass Christian Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pass Christian Public School Dist, which includes Pass Christian Elem.
$12,585
Per student
+5%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 36.1%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pass Christian Elem a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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