- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carriere, MS
Pearl River Central Elementar
Federal NCES profile for Pearl River Central Elementar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280354000686
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl River Central Elementar earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carriere · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl River Central Elementar has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central Elementar ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carriere, MS.
School address
District: Pearl River Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280354000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pearl River Central Elementar held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.8 → 102.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280354000686 · Carriere, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,414 enr · 14.1:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl River Central High School (952 students)
Pearl River Central Elementar held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.8 → 102.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearl River Central Elementar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pearl River Central Elementar
1,414 students
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central High School
952 students
- Pearl River Ce
Pearl River Central Junior High
762 students
What this shows Pearl River Central Elementar reports 1,414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl River Central Elementar compares
Pearl River Central Elementar 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,414
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$10,031
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Pearl River Central Elementar is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearl River Co School Dist reports $10,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl River Central Elementar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearl River Central Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl River Central Elementar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl River Central Elementar
How many students attend Pearl River Central Elementar?
Pearl River Central Elementar has 1,414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carriere, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,501 (2022-23) → 1,491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Elementar?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Central Elementar is 14.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl River Central Elementar?
64.0% of students at Pearl River Central Elementar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River Central Elementar?
The largest demographic group at Pearl River Central Elementar is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Carriere, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl River Central Elementar?
Pearl River Central Elementar has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl River Central Elementar rank among public schools in Carriere?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Central Elementar ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carriere, 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 Pearl River Co School Dist?
Besides Pearl River Central Elementar, Pearl River Co School Dist also operates Pearl River Central High School (952 students) and Pearl River Central Junior High (762 students). See the Pearl River Co School Dist district page for the complete list.