- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, MS
Philadelphia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Philadelphia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280360000691
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philadelphia Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Philadelphia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philadelphia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Philadelphia, MS.
School address
District: Philadelphia Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280360000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Philadelphia Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280360000691 · Philadelphia, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Philadelphia High School (327 students)
Philadelphia Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
How Philadelphia Elementary School compares
Philadelphia 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,866
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.2%
White 8.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Philadelphia Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia Public School Dist reports $13,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philadelphia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philadelphia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
1 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Elementary School
How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Elementary School is 11:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 30% 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 Philadelphia Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Philadelphia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philadelphia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Philadelphia Elementary School is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Elementary School rank among public schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Philadelphia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
Besides Philadelphia Elementary School, Philadelphia Public School Dist also operates Philadelphia High School (327 students). See the Philadelphia Public School Dist district page for the complete list.