- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quitman, MS
Quitman Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280378000724
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman Upper Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Quitman, MS.
School address
District: Quitman School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280378000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Quitman Upper Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280378000724 · Quitman, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman High School (437 students)
Quitman Upper Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Quitman Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
437 students
- Quitman Lower
Quitman Lower Elementary School
407 students
- This school
Quitman Upper Elementary School
327 students
- Quitman Jr Hig
Quitman Jr High School
288 students
What this shows Quitman Upper Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman Upper Elementary School compares
Quitman Upper Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
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
37.6%
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
$13,032
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 40.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Quitman Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman School Dist reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quitman Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quitman Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Quitman Upper Elementary School?
Quitman Upper Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quitman, MS. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Upper 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 Quitman Upper Elementary School?
99.7% of students at Quitman Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman Upper Elementary School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Quitman, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman Upper Elementary School?
Quitman Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Quitman Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman School Dist?
Besides Quitman Upper Elementary School, Quitman School Dist also operates Quitman High School (437 students), Quitman Lower Elementary School (407 students), and Quitman Jr High School (288 students). See the Quitman School Dist district page for the complete list.