- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poplarville, MS
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poplarville Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280372000709
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplarville Lower Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Poplarville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplarville Lower Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poplarville, MS.
School address
District: Poplarville Separate School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280372000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Poplarville Lower Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280372000709 · Poplarville, MS Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplarville Jr Sr High School (540 students)
Poplarville Lower Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Poplarville Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poplarville Jr
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
540 students
- This school
Poplarville Lower Elementary School
521 students
- Middle School
Middle School of Poplarville
476 students
- Poplarville Up
Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
432 students
What this shows Poplarville Lower Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplarville Lower Elementary School compares
Poplarville Lower 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,679
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Poplarville Lower Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poplarville Separate School Dist reports $10,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poplarville Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplarville Jr Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School of Poplarville | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplarville Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplarville Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poplarville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplarville Lower Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Poplarville Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poplarville Lower Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Poplarville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplarville Lower Elementary School?
Poplarville Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Poplarville Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Poplarville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplarville Lower Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poplarville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Poplarville Separate School Dist?
Besides Poplarville Lower Elementary School, Poplarville Separate School Dist also operates Poplarville Jr Sr High School (540 students), Middle School of Poplarville (476 students), and Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch (432 students). See the Poplarville Separate School Dist district page for the complete list.