- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pontotoc Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280369000705
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontotoc Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontotoc Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc City Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280369000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pontotoc Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 280369000705 · Pontotoc, MS Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 11.3:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontotoc High School (712 students)
Pontotoc Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pontotoc Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontotoc High
Pontotoc High School
712 students
- This school
Pontotoc Elementary School
657 students
- Pontotoc Junio
Pontotoc Junior High School
361 students
- D T Cox Elemen
D T Cox Elementary School
354 students
- Pontotoc Middl
Pontotoc Middle School
316 students
What this shows Pontotoc Elementary School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontotoc Elementary School compares
Pontotoc 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▼ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,902
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 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Pontotoc Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pontotoc City Schools reports $10,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pontotoc Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D T Cox Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontotoc Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc Elementary School
How many students attend Pontotoc Elementary School?
Pontotoc Elementary School has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% 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 Pontotoc Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Pontotoc Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontotoc Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pontotoc Elementary School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontotoc Elementary School?
Pontotoc Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pontotoc Elementary School rank among public schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, 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 Pontotoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontotoc City Schools?
Besides Pontotoc Elementary School, Pontotoc City Schools also operates Pontotoc High School (712 students), Pontotoc Junior High School (361 students), and D T Cox Elementary School (354 students). See the Pontotoc City Schools district page for the complete list.