- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pass Christian, MS
Pineville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pineville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177000296
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pass Christian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineville Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pineville Elementary School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280177000296 · Pass Christian, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 12.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
Pineville Elementary School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pineville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- West Harrison
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- This school 157
Pineville Elementary School
157 students
What this shows Pineville Elementary School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pineville Elementary School compares
Pineville Elementary School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▼ 6% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,305
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pineville Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pineville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pineville Elementary School
How many students attend Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville Elementary School has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pass Christian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineville Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% 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 Pineville Elementary School?
76.0% of students at Pineville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pineville Elementary School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Pass Christian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineville Elementary School?
Pineville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pineville Elementary School rank among public schools in Pass Christian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Elementary School ranks #4 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 Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides Pineville Elementary School, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and West Harrison High School (1,216 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.