- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plantersville, MS
Plantersville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plantersville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255000495
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantersville Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Plantersville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Plantersville Middle School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 280255000495 · Plantersville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Plantersville Middle School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Plantersville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- This school 241
Plantersville Middle School
241 students
What this shows Plantersville Middle School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plantersville Middle School compares
Plantersville Middle 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$11,383
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.2%
White 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Plantersville Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plantersville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plantersville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plantersville Middle School
How many students attend Plantersville Middle School?
Plantersville Middle School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plantersville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantersville Middle School is 10:1, which is 25% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% 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 Plantersville Middle School?
100.0% of students at Plantersville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantersville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plantersville Middle School is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Plantersville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantersville Middle School?
Plantersville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Plantersville Middle School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.