- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raleigh, MS
Raleigh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Raleigh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280402001146
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raleigh Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 649
- students enrolled
Raleigh Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smith Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280402001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Raleigh Elementary School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 280402001146 · Raleigh, MS Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mize Attendance Center (831 students)
Raleigh Elementary School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Raleigh Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mize Attendanc
Mize Attendance Center
831 students
- This school
Raleigh Elementary School
649 students
- Taylorsville A
Taylorsville Attendance Center
572 students
- Raleigh High S
Raleigh High School
486 students
What this shows Raleigh Elementary School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raleigh Elementary School compares
Raleigh 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,642
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Raleigh Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smith Co School Dist reports $10,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raleigh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mize Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Attendance Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raleigh High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raleigh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raleigh Elementary School
How many students attend Raleigh Elementary School?
Raleigh Elementary School has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raleigh, MS. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raleigh Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Raleigh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raleigh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raleigh Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Raleigh, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raleigh Elementary School?
Raleigh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Smith Co School Dist?
Besides Raleigh Elementary School, Smith Co School Dist also operates Mize Attendance Center (831 students), Taylorsville Attendance Center (572 students), and Raleigh High School (486 students). See the Smith Co School Dist district page for the complete list.