- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MS
Pecan Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280219000420
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools.
- #21 of 24
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Park Elementary School ranks #21 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
Pecan Park Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-28.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 280219000420 · Jackson, MS Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Pecan Park Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-28.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pecan Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school
Pecan Park Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Pecan Park Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecan Park Elementary School compares
Pecan Park 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Pecan Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecan Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecan Park Elementary School
How many students attend Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Park Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecan Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pecan Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Park Elementary School is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pecan Park Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Park Elementary School ranks #21 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Pecan Park Elementary School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.