- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pontotoc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280369001355
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontotoc Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontotoc Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc City Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280369001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pontotoc Middle School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280369001355 · Pontotoc, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontotoc High School (712 students)
Pontotoc Middle School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pontotoc Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontotoc High
Pontotoc High School
712 students
- Pontotoc Eleme
Pontotoc Elementary School
657 students
- Pontotoc Junio
Pontotoc Junior High School
361 students
- D T Cox Elemen
D T Cox Elementary School
354 students
- This school
Pontotoc Middle School
316 students
What this shows Pontotoc Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontotoc Middle School compares
Pontotoc 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▼ 13% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Pontotoc Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D T Cox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontotoc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontotoc
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc Middle School
How many students attend Pontotoc Middle School?
Pontotoc Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Middle School?
70.1% of students at Pontotoc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontotoc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pontotoc Middle School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontotoc Middle School?
Pontotoc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pontotoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontotoc City Schools?
Besides Pontotoc Middle School, Pontotoc City Schools also operates Pontotoc High School (712 students), Pontotoc Elementary School (657 students), and Pontotoc Junior High School (361 students). See the Pontotoc City Schools district page for the complete list.