- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Rawls Springs Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280149000219
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rawls Springs Attendance Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rawls Springs Attendance Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Forrest County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280149000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Rawls Springs Attendance Center held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280149000219 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 8.2:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students)
Rawls Springs Attendance Center held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rawls Springs Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Forrest
South Forrest Attendance Center
604 students
- Dixie Attendan
Dixie Attendance Center
487 students
- North Forrest
North Forrest High School
349 students
- Earl Travillio
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
261 students
- This school 214
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
214 students
- North Forrest 209
North Forrest Attendance Center
209 students
What this shows Rawls Springs Attendance Center reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rawls Springs Attendance Center compares
Rawls Springs Attendance Center 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
White 22.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Rawls Springs Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forrest County School District reports $14,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rawls Springs Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Forrest Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Forrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl Travillion Attendance Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Forrest Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rawls Springs Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rawls Springs Attendance Center
How many students attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rawls Springs Attendance Center is 8.2:1, which is 38% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 48% 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 Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
83.9% of students at Rawls Springs Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Rawls Springs Attendance Center is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rawls Springs Attendance Center?
Rawls Springs Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Rawls Springs Attendance Center rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Forrest County School District?
Besides Rawls Springs Attendance Center, Forrest County School District also operates South Forrest Attendance Center (604 students), Dixie Attendance Center (487 students), and North Forrest High School (349 students). See the Forrest County School District district page for the complete list.